Named characters
4572 Mary (1010)/Mary Barton (36)/Barton (14)/Poor Mary (5)/Molly Gibson (4)/MARY (4)/Polly (2)/poor Mary (2)/Polly Barton (1)/commendation pretty Mary Barton (1)/BARTON (1)/the " ry Barton (1)/IB . Mary (1)/Mary,--Mary Barton (1)/Yon Mary Barton (1)
2161 [NARRATOR]
1824 Jem (418)/Will (52)/Wilson (42)/Jem Wilson (37)/James Wilson (10)/JEM (3)/JEM WILSON (2)/Will Wilson (2)/the elder Wilson (1)/JEM WILSON 'S REPULSE (1)/Poor Jem (1)/JAMES WILSON (1)/poor Jem (1)/Even Jem (1)/dear Jem (1)/that stupid James Wilson (1)
836 Margaret (225)/Jennings (9)/MARGARET (2)/Margaret Jennings (2)/Peg (1)/Dear Margaret (1)
819 Job (184)/Job Legh (58)/old Job Legh (1)/old Job (1)/JOB LEGH 'S DECEPTION (1)/Presently Job (1)/Dear Job (1)/Legh (1)/Dear Job Legh (1)
659 John Barton (87)/Barton (53)/John (26)/JOHN BARTON (1)/So Barton (1)
613 Mr. Carson (130)/Harry Carson (16)/Harry (11)/Mr. Harry Carson (4)/young Mr. Carson (4)/Carson (4)/Mr. Henry Carson (4)/Henry Carson (3)/Mr. Harry (3)/Old Mr. Carson (2)/sweet Harry (1)/Master Hal (1)/the younger Mr. Carson (1)/MR . CARSON (1)/old Carson (1)/the elder Mr. Carson (1)/Master Henry (1)/poor Mr. Carson (1)
558 Esther (65)/POOR ESTHER (1)/Poor Esther (1)/ESTHER (1)/aunt Esther (1)
482 Alice (125)/Will (13)/Alice Wilson (8)/Old Alice (3)/poor Alice (1)/old Alice (1)/Miss Alice Wilson (1)/OLD ALICE (1)/Wilson (1)/Alice Wilson,--and (1)
331 Mrs. Wilson (70)/Wilson (10)/Will (4)/young Wilson (2)/Will Wilson (1)/Dearest Mrs. Wilson (1)/dear Mrs. Wilson (1)/this Mrs. Wilson (1)/MRS . WILSON (1)/poor Mrs. Wilson (1)/WILSON (1)
301 Sally (54)/Sally Leadbitter (17)/dear Sally (1)
218 Jane Wilson (33)/Will (23)/Jane (12)/little Jane (1)
123 God (92)/O God (1)/God Almighty (1)
92 Mary (17)/Alice (5)/aunt Alice , who , in her surprised , hearty greeting to Mary (1)/aunt Alice (1)
90 Charley (26)/Master Charley (1)
74 Helen (11)
73 George (15)/George Wilson (12)/Will (1)/Wilson (1)
72 Mrs. Jones (22)/the gentle Mrs. Jones (1)
69 Mr. Bridgenorth (33)/Mr. Bridgenorth aught (1)
62 Mrs. Davenport (22)/dear Mrs. Davenport (1)/So Mrs. Davenport (1)
60 Jem (14)/Dear Jem (2)
58 Sophy (21)/Miss Sophy (6)
53 Miss Simmonds (37)
49 Aunt Alice (3)/old Alice (3)/Alice (1)/poor Alice (1)
46 Mother (13)
45 Harry (7)/Mrs. Carson (4)/Mrs. Harry Carson (1)/Carson (1)/Mrs. Henry Carson (1)/Presently Mrs. Carson (1)
44 Davenport (11)/Ben (8)/Ben Davenport (1)
44 Deep (1)
43 Amy (14)/little Amy (1)
42 Mrs. Sturgis (13)/Sturgis (1)
41 Mrs. Barton (13)
31 Jonas (6)/Jonas Higginbotham (1)
30 Charley (7)/Charley Jones (2)
29 Thomas (5)/Tom (4)/little Tom (2)/Tom Darbyshire (2)
28 Frank (5)/Jennings (5)/Frank Jennings (1)
25 John Cropper (7)/John Cropper _ (3)/The _ John Cropper _ (2)/the _ John Cropper _ (2)/The _ John Cropper (1)/the _ John Cropper (1)/JOHN CROPPER (1)
21 Ben Sturgis (6)/Ben (2)
19 Father (7)
19 Prince Albert (3)
18 Esther (8)/Aunt Esther (1)
18 Mrs. Ogden (1)/poor Mrs. Ogden (1)
18 Jane Richardson (3)
17 Papa (4)
15 Carsons (8)/the Carsons (1)
15 Old Job (1)/Job (1)
14 Grandfather (3)
14 BAIRN (1)
14 Jack Harris (7)/Jack (2)
14 Mr. Duncombe (5)/Duncombe (2)/young Mr. Duncombe (1)/old Mr. Duncombe (1)/MR . DUNCOMBE (1)
12 Sir J. E. Smith (4)
12 Jacob Butterworth (2)
12 Mary (2)/Dear Mary (1)
11 Pobbies (1)
11 Johnnie (3)/poor little Johnnie (1)
10 Missis (5)
10 Johnson (3)
9 the Messrs. Carson (1)/Messrs. Carson (1)
9 Will Wilson (1)
8 Miss Barton (2)
8 Reynard (1)
8 William Wilson (3)/this William Wilson (1)
8 Jem,--about Jem (1)/Jem (1)
7 the Wilsons (7)
7 Dicky o ' Billy (1)/Dicky (1)
7 BURNS (1)
7 John Slater (3)/John (2)
7 Will Wilson (1)
7 Nurse (3)
6 ELLIOTT (3)
6 Bessy Witter (1)
5 Richard (2)/Richard III (1)
5 Mrs. Bradshaw (4)/Bradshaw (1)
5 Roscoe (1)/Mr. Roscoe (1)
5 The Davenports (1)
5 God (3)/Lord God (1)
5 Parliament (5)
5 Howe'er (5)
5 THE SUB - POENA (1)
5 Mr. Cheshire (2)
5 Mrs. Heming (3)
5 CRABBE (3)/Crabbe (1)
5 O'Brien (1)
4 Mrs. Hunter (1)
4 Death (3)/DEATH (1)
4 Miss Jenkins (2)
4 Miller (1)
4 Old Jennings (2)
4 Samuel Bamford (2)/Bamford (2)
4 Parker (3)
4 Christ (4)
4 Policeman (1)
4 Tom Bourne (1)/Bourne (1)/little Tom (1)/Tom (1)
4 Morris (1)
3 the Bartons (3)
3 Bill (2)/Billy o ' Dans (1)
3 Marget (1)/eawr Marget (1)/Eawr Marget (1)
3 Nancy (1)/little Annie (1)/Anne (1)
3 Chaucer (3)
3 Sir Francis Dashwood (1)/Sir Francis (1)
3 Heaven (3)
3 Ay (3)
3 Jack Sheppard (1)/Johnny (1)/Jack (1)
3 Will Wilson (1)
3 Jesus (1)
3 Ancoats (3)
3 Will Wilson (1)
3 Missus (1)
3 Susan (2)/Poor Susan (1)
3 Betty (2)/Quoth Betty (1)
3 Darling (1)
2 Lazarus (2)
2 Twins (1)/THE TWINS (1)
2 Frabbit (2)
2 Deborah Travers (1)
2 Daddy (2)
2 Don (1)/Donald (1)
2 Rosamond (1)
2 Wicklife (1)
2 Han (1)
2 Star (1)
2 Poor George (1)
2 Jack Robinson (1)
2 Dear Alice (1)
2 Cain (2)
2 W. S. LANDOR (2)
2 D'ye (1)
2 Uncle Sam (2)
2 Blessed (1)
2 Brennus (1)
2 yon chap , who had so little feeling in him as to make game on earnest , suffering men (1)
2 Miss Carson (1)
2 Orestes (1)
2 aunt Hetty (2)
2 Fergusson (1)/Mrs. Fergusson (1)
2 Facts (1)
2 Jem,--it (1)
2 Betsy Morgan (1)
2 withal (1)
2 Gardener (1)/Mr. Gardener (1)
2 John Harris (1)/Harris (1)
2 ALLAN CUNNINGHAM (1)
2 Mr. Clinton (1)
2 Jupiter (2)
2 Dixwell (2)
2 KERHONAH (1)
Major entities (proper, common)
FAC
5 Turner Street
4 Dunham Street
4 Berry Street
3 the New Bailey
3 Nicholas Street
2 Barber Street
2 London Road
2 Ancoats
2 Job Legh 's/Job Legh
2 Milk - House Yard/Milk House Yard
182 home/HOME
66 the room/The room
57 the house/The house
41 there
39 the street
24 stairs
22 the court/The court
19 here
15 the streets/The streets
10 house
GPE
61 Manchester/MANCHESTER
57 Liverpool/LIVERPOOL
30 London/LONDON/London - town
10 Lancashire
9 Glasgow
6 Halifax
5 England
5 America
4 Burton
4 Canada
10 the town
8 town
6 there
4 the Isle of Man
2 other towns
2 the place
1 the country
1 the town in which I resided
1 our manufacturing towns
1 a little village about two miles distant
LOC
1 the Continent
1 the Linnæan
1 the East Indies
1 THE ISLANDS
1 Heaven
1 the Antipodes
1 the Great Pacific
1 Chat - Moss
1 Old England
1 the Banks
19 the world
12 the river
8 earth
7 sea
6 the country
6 the sea
5 th ' world
4 the water/The water
4 the land
4 heaven
PER
1084 Mary/Mary Barton/Barton/Poor Mary/Molly Gibson/MARY/Polly/poor Mary/Polly Barton/commendation pretty Mary Barton/BARTON/the " ry Barton/IB . Mary/Mary,--Mary Barton/Yon Mary Barton
574 Jem/Will/Wilson/Jem Wilson/James Wilson/JEM/JEM WILSON/Will Wilson/the elder Wilson/JEM WILSON 'S REPULSE/Poor Jem/JAMES WILSON/poor Jem/Even Jem/dear Jem/that stupid James Wilson
249 Job/Job Legh/old Job Legh/old Job/JOB LEGH 'S DECEPTION/Presently Job/Dear Job/Legh/Dear Job Legh
240 Margaret/Jennings/MARGARET/Margaret Jennings/Peg/Dear Margaret
189 Mr. Carson/Harry Carson/Harry/Mr. Harry Carson/young Mr. Carson/Carson/Mr. Henry Carson/Henry Carson/Mr. Harry/Old Mr. Carson/sweet Harry/Master Hal/the younger Mr. Carson/MR . CARSON/old Carson/the elder Mr. Carson/Master Henry/poor Mr. Carson
168 John Barton/Barton/John/JOHN BARTON/So Barton
155 Alice/Will/Alice Wilson/Old Alice/poor Alice/old Alice/Miss Alice Wilson/OLD ALICE/Wilson/Alice Wilson,--and
94 God/O God/God Almighty
93 Mrs. Wilson/Wilson/Will/young Wilson/Will Wilson/Dearest Mrs. Wilson/dear Mrs. Wilson/this Mrs. Wilson/MRS . WILSON/poor Mrs. Wilson/WILSON
72 Sally/Sally Leadbitter/dear Sally
139 her father/Her father
77 sir/Sir
63 mother/Mother
61 his mother/His mother
53 the masters/The masters
46 father/Father
42 no one/No one
35 his wife/His wife
33 folk/Folk
32 the man/The man
ORG
1 Parliament House
1 Trinity House
3 a trades ' union/a Trades ' Union
3 the Trades ' Union
2 Trades ' Unions
2 Th ' Union/th ' Union
1 workshops engines and machinery
1 the regiment
1 Many other Trades ' Unions , connected with different branches of business
1 the Trades ' Unions
1 Trades ' Union
1 any Trades ' Union
VEH
1 the _
13 the ship/The ship
8 the boat/The boat
4 a boat
4 the ships
4 the pilot - boat
3 her carriage
3 his ship
2 th ' coach
2 the coach
2 board ship
Text
PREFACE . Three years ago [I]0-i became anxious ( from circumstances that need not be more fully alluded to ) to employ [myself]0-i in writing a work of fiction . Living in [Manchester]1-manchester , but with a deep relish and fond admiration for [the country]422-the country , [my]0-i first thought was to find a frame - work for [my]0-i story in some rural scene ; and [I]0-i had already made a little progress in a tale , the period of which was more than a century ago , and the place on [the borders of [Yorkshire]2-yorkshire]423-the borders of yorkshire , when [I]0-i bethought [me]0-i how deep might be the romance in the lives of some of those who elbowed [me]0-i daily in [the busy streets of [the town in which [I]0-i resided]425-the town in which i resided]424-the busy streets of the town in which i resided . [I]0-i had always felt a deep sympathy with [the care - worn men , who looked as if doomed to struggle through [their]426-the care - worn men , who looked as if doomed to struggle through their lives in strange alternations between work and want lives in strange alternations between work and want]426-the care - worn men , who looked as if doomed to struggle through their lives in strange alternations between work and want ; tossed to and fro by circumstances , apparently in even a greater degree than [other men]427-other men . A little manifestation of this sympathy , and a little attention to the expression of feelings on the part of [some of [the work - people with whom [I]0-i was acquainted]429-the work - people with whom i was acquainted]428-some of the work - people with whom i was acquainted , had laid open to [me]0-i the hearts of [one or two of the more thoughtful among [them]428-some of the work - people with whom i was acquainted]430-one or two of the more thoughtful among them ; [I]0-i saw that [they]428-some of the work - people with whom i was acquainted were sore and irritable against [the rich]431-the rich , the even tenor of whose seemingly happy lives appeared to increase the anguish caused by the lottery - like nature of [their]431-the rich own . Whether the bitter complaints made by [them]428-some of the work - people with whom i was acquainted , of the neglect which [they]428-some of the work - people with whom i was acquainted experienced from [the prosperous]432-the prosperous -- especially from [the masters whose fortunes [they]428-some of the work - people with whom i was acquainted had helped to build up]433-the masters whose fortunes they had helped to build up -- were well - founded or no , it is not for [me]0-i to judge . It is enough to say , that this belief of the injustice and unkindness which [they]428-some of the work - people with whom i was acquainted endure from [their]428-some of the work - people with whom i was acquainted fellow - creatures , taints what might be resignation to [God]224-god 's will , and turns it to revenge in [too many of [the poor uneducated factory - workers of [Manchester]1-manchester]435-the poor uneducated factory - workers of manchester]434-too many of the poor uneducated factory - workers of manchester . The more [I]0-i reflected on this unhappy state of things between those so bound to [each other]436-each other by common interests , as [the employers]437-the employers and [the employed]438-the employed must ever be , the more anxious [I]0-i became to give some utterance to the agony which , from time to time , convulses [this dumb people]439-this dumb people ; the agony of suffering without the sympathy of [the happy]440-the happy , or of erroneously believing that such is the case . If it be an error , that the woes , which come with ever - returning tide - like flood to overwhelm [the workmen]441-the workmen in [[our]442-our manufacturing towns]443-our manufacturing towns , pass unregarded by all but [the sufferers]444-the sufferers , it is at any rate an error so bitter in its consequences to [all parties]445-all parties , that whatever public effort can do in the way of legislation , or private effort in the way of merciful deeds , or helpless love in the way of " [widow]4728-widow 's mites , "[446-the work - people of so miserable a misapprehension] should be done , and that speedily , to disabuse [the work - people of so miserable a misapprehension]446-the work - people of so miserable a misapprehension . At present [they]428-some of the work - people with whom i was acquainted seem to [me]0-i to be left in a state , wherein lamentations and tears are thrown aside as useless , but in which the lips are compressed for curses , and the hands clenched and ready to smite . [I]0-i know nothing of Political Economy , or the theories of trade . [I]0-i have tried to write truthfully ; and if [my]0-i accounts agree or clash with any system , the agreement or disagreement is unintentional . To [myself]0-i the idea which [I]0-i have formed of the state of feeling among [too many of [the factory - people in [Manchester]1-manchester]448-the factory - people in manchester]447-too many of the factory - people in manchester , and which [I]0-i endeavoured to represent in this tale ( completed above a year ago ) , has received some confirmation from the events which have so recently occurred among a similar class on [the Continent]3-the continent . OCTOBER , 1848 . CHAPTER I. [A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE]4-a mysterious disappearance . Oh ! ' tis hard , ' tis hard to be working The whole of the live - long day , When all [the neighbours about one]449-the neighbours about one Are off to [their]449-the neighbours about one jaunts and play . There 's [Richard]128-richard [he]128-richard carries [[his]128-richard baby]450-his baby , And [Mary]145-mary takes [little Jane]130-jane wilson , And lovingly [they]451-they 'll be wandering Through [field]452-field and briery lane . [MANCHESTER]1-manchester SONG . There are [some fields near [Manchester]1-manchester]453-some fields near manchester , well known to [the inhabitants]454-the inhabitants as " [Green Heys Fields]4729-green heys fields , "[454-the inhabitants] through which runs [a public footpath]455-a public footpath to [a little village about two miles distant]456-a little village about two miles distant . In spite of [these fields]457-these fields being flat and low , nay , in spite of the want of wood ( the great and usual recommendation of [level tracts of land]458-level tracts of land ) , there is a charm about [them]457-these fields which strikes even [the inhabitant of [a mountainous district]460-a mountainous district , who sees and feels the effect of contrast in [these common - place but thoroughly rural fields]461-these common - place but thoroughly rural fields , with [the busy , bustling manufacturing town [he]459-the inhabitant of a mountainous district , who sees and feels the effect of contrast in these common - place but thoroughly rural fields , with the busy , bustling manufacturing town he left but half - an - hour ago left but half - an - hour ago]462-the busy , bustling manufacturing town he left but half - an - hour ago]459-the inhabitant of a mountainous district , who sees and feels the effect of contrast in these common - place but thoroughly rural fields , with the busy , bustling manufacturing town he left but half - an - hour ago . Here and there [an old black and white farm - house]463-an old black and white farm - house , with [[its]463-an old black and white farm - house rambling outbuildings]464-its rambling outbuildings , speaks of other times and other occupations than those which now absorb [the population of [the neighbourhood]466-the neighbourhood]465-the population of the neighbourhood . Here in [their]457-these fields seasons may be seen the country business of hay - making , ploughing , & amp;c . , which are such pleasant mysteries for [townspeople]467-townspeople to watch ; and here [the artisan , deafened with noise of tongues and engines]468-the artisan , deafened with noise of tongues and engines , may come to listen awhile to the delicious sounds of rural life : the lowing of cattle , [the milk - maids]469-the milk - maids ' call , the clatter and cackle of poultry in [the old farm - yards]470-the old farm - yards . [You]471-you can not wonder , then , that [these fields]457-these fields are popular places of resort at every holiday time ; and [you]471-you would not wonder , if [you]471-you could see , or [I]0-i properly describe , the charm of one particular stile , that it should be , on such occasions , [a crowded halting - place]473-a crowded halting - place . Close by [it]474-its is [a deep , clear pond]475-a deep , clear pond , reflecting in [its]474-its dark green depths the shadowy trees that bend over it to exclude the sun . The only place where [its]474-its banks are shelving is on the side next to [a rambling farm - yard]476-a rambling farm - yard , belonging to one of [those old - world , gabled , black and white houses [I]0-i named above]477-those old - world , gabled , black and white houses i named above , overlooking the field through which [the public footpath]478-the public footpath leads . [The porch of [this farm - house]480-this farm - house]479-the porch of this farm - house is covered by a rose - tree ; and [the little garden surrounding [it]480-this farm - house]481-the little garden surrounding it is crowded with a medley of old - fashioned herbs and flowers , planted long ago , when [the garden]482-the garden was [the only [druggist]484-druggist 's shop within reach]483-the only druggist 's shop within reach , and allowed to grow in scrambling and wild luxuriance -- roses , lavender , sage , balm ( for tea ) , rosemary , pinks and wallflowers , onions and jessamine , in most republican and indiscriminate order . [This farm - house and garden]485-this farm - house and garden are within a hundred yards of the stile of which [I]0-i spoke , leading from [the large pasture field]486-the large pasture field into a smaller one , divided by [a hedge of hawthorn and black - thorn]487-a hedge of hawthorn and black - thorn ; and near [this stile]488-this stile , on the further side , there runs a tale that primroses may often be found , and occasionally the blue sweet violet on the grassy hedge bank . [I]0-i do not know whether it was on a holiday granted by [the masters]489-the masters , or a holiday seized in right of Nature and [her]490-her beautiful spring time by [the workmen]441-the workmen , but one afternoon ( now ten or a dozen years ago ) [these fields]457-these fields were much thronged . It was an early May evening -- the April of [the poets]493-the poets ; for heavy showers had fallen all the morning , and the round , soft , white clouds which were blown by a west wind over the dark blue sky , were sometimes varied by one blacker and more threatening . The softness of the day tempted forth the young green leaves , which almost visibly fluttered into life ; and the willows , which that morning had had only a brown reflection in the water below , were now of that tender gray - green which blends so delicately with the spring harmony of colours . Groups of [merry and somewhat loud - talking girls , whose ages might range from twelve to twenty]494-merry and somewhat loud - talking girls , whose ages might range from twelve to twenty , came by with a buoyant step . [They]494-merry and somewhat loud - talking girls , whose ages might range from twelve to twenty were [most of [them]494-merry and somewhat loud - talking girls , whose ages might range from twelve to twenty [factory girls]496-factory girls , and wore the usual out - of - doors dress of [that particular class of [maidens]498-maidens]497-that particular class of maidens]495-most of them factory girls , and wore the usual out - of - doors dress of that particular class of maidens ; namely , a shawl , which at mid - day or in fine weather was allowed to be merely a shawl , but towards evening , or if the day were chilly , became a sort of Spanish mantilla or Scotch plaid , and was brought over the head and hung loosely down , or was pinned under the chin in no unpicturesque fashion . [Their]494-merry and somewhat loud - talking girls , whose ages might range from twelve to twenty faces were not remarkable for beauty ; indeed , [they]494-merry and somewhat loud - talking girls , whose ages might range from twelve to twenty were below the average , with one or two exceptions ; [they]494-merry and somewhat loud - talking girls , whose ages might range from twelve to twenty had dark hair , neatly and classically arranged , dark eyes , but sallow complexions and irregular features . The only thing to strike [a passer - by]499-a passer - by was an acuteness and intelligence of countenance , which has often been noticed in [a manufacturing population]500-a manufacturing population . There were also numbers of [boys]501-boys , or [rather young men]502-rather young men , rambling among [these fields]457-these fields , ready to bandy jokes with [any one]504-any one , and particularly ready to enter into conversation with [the girls]505-the girls , who , however , held [themselves]505-the girls aloof , not in a shy , but rather in an independent way , assuming an indifferent manner to the noisy wit or obstreperous compliments of [the lads]506-the lads . Here and there came [a sober quiet couple]507-a sober quiet couple , either [whispering lovers]508-whispering lovers , or [husband]509-husband and [wife]510-wife , as the case might be ; and if [the latter]511-the latter , [they]507-a sober quiet couple were seldom unencumbered by [an infant]512-an infant , carried for the most part by [the father]513-the father , while occasionally even [three or four little toddlers]514-three or four little toddlers had been carried or dragged thus far , in order that [the whole family]515-the whole family might enjoy the delicious May afternoon together . Sometime in the course of that afternoon , [two working men]516-two working men met with friendly greeting at [the stile so often named]517-the stile so often named . [One]518-one was [a thorough specimen of [a Manchester man]520-a manchester man ; born of [factory workers]521-factory workers]519-a thorough specimen of a manchester man ; born of factory workers , and [himself]520-a manchester man bred up in youth , and living in manhood , among [the mills]522-the mills . [He]520-a manchester man was below the middle size and slightly made ; there was almost a stunted look about [him]520-a manchester man ; and [his]520-a manchester man wan , colourless face gave [you]523-you the idea , that in [his]520-a manchester man childhood [he]520-a manchester man had suffered from the scanty living consequent upon bad times and improvident habits . [His]520-a manchester man features were strongly marked , though not irregular , and their expression was extreme earnestness ; resolute either for good or evil ; a sort of latent , stern enthusiasm . At the time of which [I]0-i write , the good predominated over the bad in the countenance , and [he]520-a manchester man was one from whom [a stranger]524-a stranger would have asked a favour with tolerable faith that it would be granted . [He]520-a manchester man was accompanied by [[his]520-a manchester man wife]525-his wife , who might , without exaggeration , have been called [a lovely woman]526-a lovely woman , although now [her]525-his wife face was swollen with crying , and often hidden behind [her]525-his wife apron . [She]525-his wife had the fresh beauty of [the agricultural districts]527-the agricultural districts ; and somewhat of the deficiency of sense in [her]525-his wife countenance , which is likewise characteristic of [the rural inhabitants]528-the rural inhabitants in comparison with [the natives of [the manufacturing towns]530-the manufacturing towns]529-the natives of the manufacturing towns . [She]525-his wife was far advanced in pregnancy , which perhaps occasioned the overpowering and hysterical nature of [her]525-his wife grief . [The friend whom [they]532-they met]531-the friend whom they met was more handsome and less sensible - looking than [the man [I]0-i have just described]533-the man i have just described ; [he]520-a manchester man seemed hearty and hopeful , and although [his]520-a manchester man age was greater , yet there was far more of youth 's buoyancy in [his]520-a manchester man appearance . [He]520-a manchester man was tenderly carrying [a baby in arms]534-a baby in arms , while [[his]520-a manchester man wife]525-his wife , [a delicate , fragile - looking woman , limping in [her]525-his wife gait]536-a delicate , fragile - looking woman , limping in her gait , bore [another of the same age]537-another of the same age ; [little , feeble twins]538-little , feeble twins , inheriting the frail appearance of [[their]538-little , feeble twins mother]539-their mother . [The last - mentioned man]540-the last - mentioned man was the first to speak , while a sudden look of sympathy dimmed [his]520-a manchester man gladsome face . " Well , [John]131-john barton , how goes it with [you]131-john barton ? "[520-a manchester man] and , in a lower voice , [he]520-a manchester man added , " Any news of [Esther]132-esther , yet ? "[520-a manchester man] Meanwhile [the wives]541-the wives greeted [each other]436-each other like [old friends]543-old friends , the soft and plaintive voice of [the mother of [the twins]545-the twins]544-the mother of the twins seeming to call forth only fresh sobs from [Mrs. Barton]133-mrs. barton . " Come , [women]4730-women , "[131-john barton] said [John Barton]131-john barton , " [you]4730-women 've both walked far enough . [[My]131-john barton [Mary]145-mary]4731-my mary expects to have [her]4731-my mary bed in three weeks ; and as for [you]4730-women , [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson , [you]4730-women know [you]4730-women 're but [a cranky sort of a body]4732-a cranky sort of a body at the best of times . "[131-john barton] This was said so kindly , that no offence could be taken . " Sit [you]4730-women down here ; the grass is well nigh dry by this time ; and [you]4730-women 're neither of [you]4730-women nesh [ 1 ] folk about taking cold . Stay , "[131-john barton] [he]131-john barton added , with some tenderness , " here 's [my]131-john barton pocket - handkerchief to spread under [you]4730-women , to save the gowns [women]4730-women always think so much of ; and now , [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson , give [me]131-john barton [the baby]4734-the baby , [I]131-john barton may as well carry [him]4734-the baby , while [you]4730-women talk and comfort [[my]131-john barton wife]4735-my wife ; poor thing , [she]4735-my wife takes on sadly about [Esther]132-esther . "[131-john barton] [ Footnote 1 : " [Nesh]135-nesh ; "[131-john barton] [Anglo - Saxon]546-anglo - saxon , nesc , tender . ] These arrangements were soon completed : [the two women]547-the two women sat down on the blue cotton handkerchiefs of [[their]547-the two women husbands]548-their husbands , and [the latter]511-the latter , [each carrying a baby]550-each carrying a baby , set off for a further walk ; but as soon as [Barton]131-john barton had turned [his]131-john barton back upon [[his]131-john barton wife]525-his wife , [his]131-john barton countenance fell back into an expression of gloom . " Then [you]4730-women 've heard nothing of [Esther]132-esther , [poor lass]4736-poor lass ? "[134-mrs. wilson] asked [Wilson]134-mrs. wilson . " No , nor sha n't , as [I]134-mrs. wilson take it . [My]134-mrs. wilson mind is , [she]132-esther 's gone off with [somebody]4737-somebody . [[My]134-mrs. wilson wife]4735-my wife frets , and thinks [she]132-esther 's drowned [herself]132-esther , but [I]134-mrs. wilson tell [her]132-esther , [folks]4739-folks do n't care to put on [their]4739-folks best clothes to drown [themselves]4739-folks ; and [Mrs. Bradshaw]136-mrs. bradshaw ( where [she]132-esther lodged , [you]4730-women know ) says the last time [she]132-esther set eyes on [her]132-esther was last Tuesday , when [she]132-esther came down [stairs]4740-stairs , dressed in [her]132-esther Sunday gown , and with a new ribbon in [her]132-esther bonnet , and gloves on [her]132-esther hands , like [the lady [she]132-esther was so fond of thinking [herself]132-esther]4741-the lady she was so fond of thinking herself . "[134-mrs. wilson] " [She]132-esther was as pretty a creature as ever the sun shone on . "[134-mrs. wilson] " Ay , [she]132-esther was [a farrantly [ 2 ] lass]4742-a farrantly [ 2 ] lass ; more 's the pity now , "[131-john barton] added [Barton]131-john barton , with a sigh . " [You]4730-women see [them]4743-them Buckinghamshire [people]4744-people as comes to work in [Manchester]1-manchester , has quite a different look with [them]4743-them to [[us]4745-us [Manchester]1-manchester folk]4746-us manchester folk . [You]4730-women 'll not see among [the Manchester wenches]4747-the manchester wenches such fresh rosy cheeks , or such black lashes to gray eyes ( making [them]4747-the manchester wenches look like black ) , as [[my]131-john barton wife]4735-my wife and [Esther]132-esther had . [I]131-john barton never seed [two such pretty women]4749-two such pretty women for [sisters]4750-sisters ; never . Not but what beauty is a sad snare . Here was [Esther]132-esther so puffed up , that there was no holding [her]132-esther in . [Her]132-esther spirit was always up , if [I]131-john barton spoke ever so little in the way of advice to [her]132-esther ; [[my]131-john barton wife]4735-my wife spoiled [her]132-esther , it is true , for [you]4730-women see [she]132-esther was so much older than [Esther]132-esther [she]132-esther was more like a mother to [her]132-esther , doing every thing for [her]132-esther . "[131-john barton] [ Footnote 2 : " Farrantly , "[131-john barton] comely , pleasant - looking . ] " [I]553-his friend wonder [she]132-esther ever left [you]4730-women , "[553-his friend] observed [[his]552-his friend]553-his friend . " That 's the worst of factory work , for [girls]4752-girls . [They]4752-girls can earn so much when work is plenty , that [they]4752-girls can maintain [themselves]4752-girls any how . [[My]553-his friend [Mary]145-mary]4731-my mary shall never work in [a factory]4754-a factory , that [I]553-his friend 'm determined on . [You]4730-women see [Esther]132-esther spent [her]132-esther money in dress , thinking to set off [her]132-esther pretty face ; and got to come [home]4755-home so late at night , that at last [I]553-his friend told [her]132-esther [my]553-his friend mind : [[my]553-his friend missis]4756-my missis thinks [I]553-his friend spoke crossly , but [I]553-his friend meant right , for [I]553-his friend loved [Esther]132-esther , if it was only for [Mary]145-mary 's sake . Says [I]553-his friend , ' [Esther]132-esther , [I]553-his friend see what [you]132-esther 'll end at with [your]132-esther artificials , and [your]132-esther fly - away veils , and stopping out when [honest women]4757-honest women are in [their]4757-honest women beds ; [you]132-esther 'll be [a street - walker]4758-a street - walker , [Esther]132-esther , and then , do n't [you]132-esther go to think [I]553-his friend 'll have [you]132-esther darken [my]553-his friend door , though [[my]553-his friend wife]4735-my wife is [[your]132-esther sister]4760-your sister . ' So says [she]132-esther , ' Do n't trouble [yourself]132-esther , [John]131-john barton . [I]553-his friend 'll pack up and be off now , for [I]553-his friend 'll never stay to hear [myself]553-his friend called as [you]132-esther call [me]553-his friend . ' [She]132-esther flushed up like a turkey - cock , and [I]553-his friend thought fire would come out of [her]132-esther eyes ; but when [she]132-esther saw [Mary]145-mary cry ( for [Mary]145-mary ca n't abide words in [a house]4761-a house ) , [she]132-esther went and kissed [her]145-mary , and said [she]145-mary was not so bad as [I]553-his friend thought [her]132-esther . So [we]4762-we talked more friendly , for , as [I]553-his friend said , [I]553-his friend liked [the lass]4763-the lass well enough , and [her]132-esther pretty looks , and [her]132-esther cheery ways . But [she]132-esther said ( and at the time [I]553-his friend thought there was sense in what [she]132-esther said ) [we]4762-we should be [much better friends]4764-much better friends if [she]132-esther went into [lodgings]4765-lodgings , and only came to see [us]4762-we now and then . "[553-his friend] " Then [you]553-his friend still were friendly . [Folks]137-folks said [you]553-his friend 'd cast [her]132-esther off , and said [you]553-his friend 'd never speak to [her]132-esther again . "[131-john barton] " [Folks]4739-folks always make one a deal worse than one is , "[131-john barton] said [John Barton]131-john barton , testily . " [She]132-esther came many a time to [[our]4762-we house]4767-our house after [she]132-esther left off living with [us]4762-we . Last Sunday se'nnight -- no ! it was this very last Sunday , [she]132-esther came to drink a cup of tea with [Mary]145-mary ; and that was the last time [we]4762-we set eyes on [her]132-esther . "[131-john barton] " Was [she]132-esther any ways different in [her]132-esther manner ? "[134-mrs. wilson] asked [Wilson]134-mrs. wilson . " Well , [I]134-mrs. wilson do n't know . [I]134-mrs. wilson have thought several times since , that [she]132-esther was a bit quieter , and more womanly - like ; more gentle , and more blushing , and not so riotous and noisy . [She]132-esther comes in , toward four o'clock , when [afternoon church]4768-afternoon church was loosing , and [she]132-esther goes and hangs [her]132-esther bonnet up on the old nail [we]4762-we used to call [hers]132-esther , while [she]132-esther lived with [us]4762-we . [I]134-mrs. wilson remember thinking what [a pretty lass]4769-a pretty lass [she]132-esther was , as [she]132-esther sat on a low stool by [Mary]145-mary , who was rocking [herself]145-mary , and in rather a poor way . [She]132-esther laughed and cried by turns , but all so softly and gently , like [a child]4770-a child , that [I]134-mrs. wilson could n't find in [my]134-mrs. wilson heart to scold [her]132-esther , especially as [Mary]145-mary was fretting already . One thing [I]134-mrs. wilson do remember [I]134-mrs. wilson did say , and pretty sharply too . [She]132-esther took [[our]4762-we little [Mary]145-mary]4771-our little mary by the waist , and-- "[134-mrs. wilson] " [Thou]4772-thou must leave off calling [her]145-mary ' little ' [Mary]145-mary , [she]145-mary 's growing up into as fine [a lass as one]4773-a lass as one can see on a summer 's day ; more of [[her]145-mary mother]4774-her mother 's stock than thine , "[134-mrs. wilson] interrupted [Wilson]134-mrs. wilson . " Well , well , [I]134-mrs. wilson call [her]145-mary ' little , ' because [[her]145-mary mother]4774-her mother 's name is [Mary]145-mary . But , as [I]134-mrs. wilson was saying , [she]132-esther takes [Mary]145-mary in a coaxing sort of way , and , ' [Mary]145-mary , ' says [she]132-esther , ' what should [you]145-mary think if [I]134-mrs. wilson sent for [you]145-mary some day and made [a lady]4776-a lady of [you]145-mary ? ' So [I]134-mrs. wilson could not stand such talk as that to [[my]134-mrs. wilson girl]4777-my girl , and [I]134-mrs. wilson said , ' [Thou'd]4778-thou'd best not put that nonsense [i]134-mrs. wilson ' [the girl]4779-the girl 's head [I]134-mrs. wilson can tell [thee]4777-my girl ; [I]134-mrs. wilson 'd rather see [her]132-esther earning [her]132-esther bread by the sweat of [her]132-esther brow , as the Bible tells [her]132-esther [she]132-esther should do , ay , though [she]132-esther never got butter to [her]132-esther bread , than be like [a do - nothing lady]4780-a do - nothing lady , worrying [shopmen]4781-shopmen all morning , and screeching at [her]132-esther pianny all afternoon , and going to bed without having done a good turn to any one of [God]224-god 's creatures but [herself]132-esther . ' "[134-mrs. wilson] " [Thou]4782-thou never could abide [the gentlefolk]4783-the gentlefolk , "[134-mrs. wilson] said [Wilson]134-mrs. wilson , half amused at [[his]554-his friend]553-his friend 's vehemence . " And what good have [they]4783-the gentlefolk ever done [me]131-john barton that [I]131-john barton should like [them]4783-the gentlefolk ? "[131-john barton] asked [Barton]131-john barton , the latent fire lighting up [his]131-john barton eye : and bursting forth , [he]131-john barton continued , " If [I]131-john barton am sick , do [they]4783-the gentlefolk come and nurse [me]131-john barton ? If [[my]131-john barton child]4784-my child lies dying ( as poor [Tom]138-thomas lay , with [his]138-thomas white wan lips quivering , for want of better food than [I]131-john barton could give [him]138-thomas ) , does [the rich man]4785-the rich man bring the wine or broth that might save [his]4785-the rich man life ? If [I]131-john barton am out of work for weeks in the bad times , and winter comes , with black frost , and keen east wind , and there is no coal for the grate , and no clothes for the bed , and the thin bones are seen through the ragged clothes , does [the rich man]4785-the rich man share [his]4785-the rich man plenty with [me]131-john barton , as [he]4785-the rich man ought to do , if [his]4785-the rich man religion was n't a humbug ? When [I]131-john barton lie on [my]131-john barton death - bed , and [Mary]145-mary ( bless [her]145-mary ) stands fretting , as [I]131-john barton know [she]145-mary will fret , "[131-john barton] and here [his]556-i voice faltered a little , " will [a rich lady]4787-a rich lady come and take [her]145-mary to [[her]145-mary own home]4788-her own home if need be , till [she]145-mary can look round , and see what best to do ? No , [I]556-i tell [you]4789-you , it 's [the poor]4790-the poor , and [the poor]4790-the poor only , as does such things for [the poor]4790-the poor . Do n't think to come over [me]556-i with th ' old tale , that [the rich]431-the rich know nothing of the trials of [the poor]4790-the poor . [I]556-i say , if [they]431-the rich do n't know , [they]431-the rich ought to know . [We]4795-we 're [[their]431-the rich slaves]4796-their slaves as long as [we]4795-we can work ; [we]4795-we pile up [their]431-the rich fortunes with the sweat of [our]4795-we brows ; and yet [we]4795-we are to live as separate as if [we]4795-we were in [two worlds]4797-two worlds ; ay , as separate as [Dives]139-dives and [Lazarus]140-lazarus , with a great gulf betwixt [us]4795-we : but [I]556-i know who was best off then , "[556-i] and [he]557-i wound up [his]557-i speech with a low chuckle that had no mirth in it . " Well , [neighbour]4798-neighbour , "[134-mrs. wilson] said [Wilson]134-mrs. wilson , " all that may be very true , but what [I]134-mrs. wilson want to know now is about [Esther]132-esther -- when did [you]4798-neighbour last hear of [her]132-esther ? "[134-mrs. wilson] " Why , [she]132-esther took leave of [us]4795-we that Sunday night in a very loving way , kissing both [wife Mary]4799-wife mary , and daughter [Mary]145-mary ( if [I]557-i must not call [her]132-esther little ) , and shaking hands with [me]557-i ; but all in a cheerful sort of manner , so [we]4795-we thought nothing about [her]132-esther kisses and shakes . But on Wednesday night comes [[Mrs. Bradshaw]136-mrs. bradshaw 's son]4800-mrs. bradshaw 's son with [Esther]132-esther 's box , and presently [Mrs. Bradshaw]136-mrs. bradshaw follows with the key ; and when [we]4795-we began to talk , [we]4795-we found [Esther]132-esther told [her]132-esther [she]132-esther was coming back to live with [us]4795-we , and would pay [her]132-esther week 's money for not giving notice ; and on Tuesday night [she]132-esther carried off a little bundle ( [her]132-esther best clothes were on [her]132-esther back , as [I]557-i said before ) , and told [Mrs. Bradshaw]136-mrs. bradshaw not to hurry [herself]132-esther about the big box , but bring it when [she]132-esther had time . So of course [she]132-esther thought [she]132-esther should find [Esther]132-esther with [us]4795-we ; and when [she]132-esther told [her]132-esther story , [[my]557-i missis]4756-my missis set up such a screech , and fell down in a dead swoon . [Mary]145-mary ran up with water for [[her]145-mary mother]4774-her mother , and [I]557-i thought so much about [[my]557-i wife]4735-my wife , [I]557-i did not seem to care at all for [Esther]132-esther . But the next day [I]557-i asked all [the neighbours]4804-the neighbours ( both [our]4795-we own and [Bradshaw]136-mrs. bradshaw 's ) , and [they]4804-the neighbours 'd none of ['em]4805-'em heard or seen nothing of [her]132-esther . [I]557-i even went to [a policeman]4806-a policeman , [a good enough sort of man]4807-a good enough sort of man , but [a fellow [I]557-i 'd never spoke to before because of [his]4806-a policeman livery]4808-a fellow i 'd never spoke to before because of his livery , and [I]557-i asks [him]4806-a policeman if [his]4806-a policeman ' cuteness could find any thing out for [us]4795-we . So [I]557-i believe [he]4806-a policeman asks [other policemen]4809-other policemen ; and one on ['em]4805-'em had seen a wench , like [[our]4795-we [Esther]132-esther]4810-our esther , walking very quickly , with a bundle under [her]132-esther arm , on Tuesday night , toward eight o'clock , and get into [a hackney coach]4811-a hackney coach , near [Hulme Church]5-hulme church , and [we]4795-we do n't know th ' number , and ca n't trace it no further . [I]557-i 'm sorry enough for [the girl]4779-the girl , for bad 's come over [her]4779-the girl , one way or another , but [I]557-i 'm sorrier for [[my]557-i wife]4735-my wife . [She]4735-my wife loved [her]4735-my wife next to [me]557-i and [Mary]145-mary , and [she]4735-my wife 's never been the same body since poor [Tom]138-thomas 's death . However , let 's go back to [them]558-they ; [[your]557-i old woman]4814-your old woman may have done [her]4735-my wife good . "[557-i] As [they]558-they walked homewards with a brisker pace , [Wilson]134-mrs. wilson expressed a wish that [they]558-they still were [the near neighbours [they]558-they once had been]559-the near neighbours they once had been . " Still [[our]558-they [Alice]146-alice]4815-our alice lives in [the cellar under No . 14]4816-the cellar under no . 14 , in [Barber Street]6-barber street , and if [you]557-i 'd only speak the word [she]146-alice 'd be with [you]557-i in five minutes , to keep [[your]557-i wife]4817-your wife company when [she]146-alice 's lonesome . Though [I]134-mrs. wilson 'm [[Alice]146-alice 's brother]4818-alice 's brother , and perhaps ought not to say it , [I]134-mrs. wilson will say there 's [none more ready to help with heart or hand]4819-none more ready to help with heart or hand than [she]146-alice is . Though [she]146-alice may have done a hard day 's wash , there 's not [a child]4770-a child ill within [the street]4821-the street but [Alice]146-alice goes to offer to sit up , and does sit up too , though may be [she]146-alice 's to be at [her]146-alice work by six next morning . "[134-mrs. wilson] " [She]146-alice 's [a poor woman]4822-a poor woman , and can feel for [the poor]4790-the poor , [Wilson]134-mrs. wilson , "[131-john barton] was [Barton]131-john barton 's reply ; and then [he]131-john barton added , " Thank [you]134-mrs. wilson kindly for [your]134-mrs. wilson offer , and mayhap [I]131-john barton may trouble [her]146-alice to be a bit with [[my]131-john barton wife]4735-my wife , for while [I]131-john barton 'm at work , and [Mary]145-mary 's at [school]4825-school , [I]131-john barton know [she]146-alice frets above a bit . See , there 's [Mary]145-mary ! "[131-john barton] and [the father]513-the father 's eye brightened , as in the distance , among [a group of girls]561-a group of girls , [he]513-the father spied [[his]513-the father only daughter]562-his only daughter , [a bonny lassie of thirteen or so]563-a bonny lassie of thirteen or so , who came bounding along to meet and to greet [[her]562-his only daughter father]564-her father , in a manner which showed that [the stern - looking man]565-the stern - looking man had a tender nature within . [The two men]566-the two men had crossed the last stile while [Mary]145-mary loitered behind to gather some buds of the coming hawthorn , when [an over - grown lad]567-an over - grown lad came past [her]145-mary , and snatched a kiss , exclaiming , " For old acquaintance sake , [Mary]145-mary . "[567-an over - grown lad] " Take that for old acquaintance sake , then , "[4779-the girl] said [the girl]4779-the girl , blushing rosy red , more with anger than shame , as [she]4779-the girl slapped [his]513-the father face . The tones of [her]4779-the girl voice called back [[her]4779-the girl father]564-her father and [[his]513-the father friend]553-his friend , and [the aggressor]571-the aggressor proved to be [the eldest son of [the latter]511-the latter]572-the eldest son of the latter , [the senior by eighteen years of [[his]513-the father little brothers]575-his little brothers]574-the senior by eighteen years of his little brothers . " Here , [children]4826-children , instead o ' kissing and quarrelling , do [ye]4826-children each take [a baby]4827-a baby , for if [Wilson]134-mrs. wilson 's arms be like [mine]564-her father [they]4826-children are heartily tired . "[145-mary] [Mary]145-mary sprang forward to take [[her]145-mary father]564-her father 's charge , with [a girl]577-a girl 's fondness for [infants]578-infants , and with some little foresight of the event soon to happen at [home]4755-home ; while [young Wilson]134-mrs. wilson seemed to lose [his]513-the father rough , cubbish nature as [he]513-the father crowed and cooed to [[his]513-the father little brother]580-his little brother . " [Twins]142-twins is a great trial to [a poor man]4828-a poor man , bless 'em , "[581-the half - proud , half - weary father] said [the half - proud , half - weary father]581-the half - proud , half - weary father , as [he]581-the half - proud , half - weary father bestowed a smacking kiss on [the babe]582-the babe ere [he]581-the half - proud , half - weary father parted with it . CHAPTER II . [A MANCHESTER TEA - PARTY]583-a manchester tea - party . [Polly]145-mary , put the kettle on , And let 's have tea ! [Polly]145-mary , put the kettle on , And [we]584-we 'll all have tea . " Here [we]584-we are , [wife]510-wife ; didst [thou]4830-thou think thou'd lost [us]584-we ? "[134-mrs. wilson] quoth hearty - voiced [Wilson]134-mrs. wilson , as [the two women]547-the two women rose and shook [themselves]547-the two women in preparation for [their]547-the two women homeward walk . [Mrs. Barton]133-mrs. barton was evidently soothed , if not cheered , by the unburdening of [her]133-mrs. barton fears and thoughts to [[her]133-mrs. barton friend]586-her friend ; and [her]133-mrs. barton approving look went far to second [[her]133-mrs. barton husband]587-her husband 's invitation that [the whole party]588-the whole party should adjourn from [Green Heys Fields]7-green heys fields to tea , at [[the Bartons]143-the bartons ' house]589-the bartons ' house . The only faint opposition was raised by [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson , on account of the lateness of the hour at which [they]547-the two women would probably return , which [she]134-mrs. wilson feared on [[her]134-mrs. wilson babies]590-her babies ' account . " Now , hold [your]133-mrs. barton tongue , [missis]4831-missis , will [you]133-mrs. barton , "[587-her husband] said [[her]133-mrs. barton husband]587-her husband , good - temperedly . " Do n't [you]133-mrs. barton know [[them]547-the two women brats]4832-them brats never goes to sleep till long past ten ? and have n't [you]133-mrs. barton a shawl , under which [you]133-mrs. barton can tuck [one lad]4833-one lad 's head , as safe as a bird 's under its wing ? And as for t'other one , [I]587-her husband 'll put it in [my]587-her husband pocket rather than not stay , now [we]596-our are this far away from [Ancoats]8-ancoats . "[587-her husband] " Or [I]133-mrs. barton can lend [you]133-mrs. barton another shawl , "[133-mrs. barton] suggested [Mrs. Barton]133-mrs. barton . " Ay , any thing rather than not stay . "[133-mrs. barton] The matter being decided , [the party]592-the party proceeded [home]4755-home , through [many half - finished streets]594-many half - finished streets , all so like one another that [you]595-you might have easily been bewildered and lost [your]595-you way . Not a step , however , did [[our]596-our friends]597-our friends lose ; down [this entry]598-this entry , cutting off [that corner]599-that corner , until [they]597-our friends turned out of [one of [these innumerable streets]601-these innumerable streets]600-one of these innumerable streets into [a little paved court]602-a little paved court , having the backs of houses at the end opposite to the opening , and a gutter running through the middle to carry off household slops , washing suds , & amp;c . [The women who lived in [the court]604-the court]603-the women who lived in the court were busy taking in strings of caps , frocks , and various articles of linen , which hung from side to side , dangling so low , that if [[our]596-our friends]597-our friends had been a few minutes sooner , [they]597-our friends would have had to stoop very much , or else the half - wet clothes would have flapped in [their]597-our friends faces ; but although the evening seemed yet early when [they]597-our friends were in [the open fields]606-the open fields -- among [the pent - up houses]607-the pent - up houses , night , with its mists , and its darkness , had already begun to fall . Many greetings were given and exchanged between [the Wilsons]144-the wilsons and [these women]608-these women , for not long ago [they]597-our friends had also dwelt in [this court]609-this court . [Two rude lads]610-two rude lads , standing at a disorderly looking house - door , exclaimed , as [Mary Barton]145-mary ( [the daughter]611-the daughter ) passed , " Eh , look ! [Polly Barton]145-mary 's gotten [a sweetheart]4834-a sweetheart . "[610-two rude lads] Of course this referred to [young Wilson]134-mrs. wilson , who stole a look to see how [Mary]145-mary took the idea . [He]612-he saw [her]145-mary assume the air of [a young fury]613-a young fury , and to [his]612-he next speech [she]145-mary answered not a word . [Mrs. Barton]133-mrs. barton produced the key of the door from [her]133-mrs. barton pocket ; and on entering [the house - place]614-the house - place it seemed as if [they]615-they were in total darkness , except one bright spot , which might be a cat 's eye , or might be , what it was , a red - hot fire , smouldering under a large piece of coal , which [John Barton]131-john barton immediately applied [himself]131-john barton to break up , and the effect instantly produced was warm and glowing light in every corner of [the room]616-the room . To add to this ( although the coarse yellow glare seemed lost in the ruddy glow from the fire ) , [Mrs. Barton]133-mrs. barton lighted a dip by sticking it in the fire , and having placed it satisfactorily in a tin candlestick , began to look further about [her]133-mrs. barton , on hospitable thoughts intent . [The room]616-the room was tolerably large , and possessed many conveniences . On the right of the door , as [you]618-you entered , was a longish window , with a broad ledge . On each side of this , hung blue - and - white check curtains , which were now drawn , to shut in [the friends]619-the friends met to enjoy [themselves]619-the friends . Two geraniums , unpruned and leafy , which stood on the sill , formed a further defence from out - door pryers . In the corner between the window and the fire - side was a cupboard , apparently full of plates and dishes , cups and saucers , and some more nondescript articles , for which one would have fancied [[their]615-they possessors]620-their possessors could find no use -- such as triangular pieces of glass to save carving knives and forks from dirtying table - cloths . However , it was evident [Mrs. Barton]133-mrs. barton was proud of [her]133-mrs. barton crockery and glass , for [she]133-mrs. barton left [her]133-mrs. barton cupboard door open , with a glance round of satisfaction and pleasure . On the opposite side to the door and window was the staircase , and two doors ; one of which ( the nearest to the fire ) led into [a sort of little back kitchen , where dirty work , such as washing up dishes , might be done , and whose shelves served as larder , and pantry , and [storeroom]622-storeroom]621-a sort of little back kitchen , where dirty work , such as washing up dishes , might be done , and whose shelves served as larder , and pantry , and storeroom , and all . The other door , which was considerably lower , opened into the coal - hole -- the slanting closet under the stairs ; from which , to the fire - place , there was a gay - coloured piece of oil - cloth laid . [The place]623-the place seemed almost crammed with furniture ( sure sign of good times among [the mills]522-the mills ) . Beneath the window was a dresser with three deep drawers . Opposite [the fire - place]625-the fire - place was a table , which [I]0-i should call a Pembroke , only that it was made of deal , and [I]0-i can not tell how far such a name may be applied to such humble material . On it , resting against the wall , was a bright green japanned tea - tray , having a couple of scarlet lovers embracing in the middle . The fire - light danced merrily on this , and really ( setting all taste but that of [a child]4770-a child 's aside ) it gave a richness of colouring to that side of [the room]616-the room . It was in some measure propped up by a crimson tea - caddy , also of japan ware . A round table on one branching leg really for use , stood in the corresponding corner to the cupboard ; and , if [you]618-you can picture all this with a washy , but clean stencilled pattern on the walls , [you]618-you can form some idea of [[John Barton]131-john barton 's [home]4755-home]628-john barton 's home . The tray was soon hoisted down , and before the merry chatter of cups and saucers began , [the women]630-the women disburdened [themselves]630-the women of [their]630-the women out - of - door things , and sent [Mary]145-mary up [stairs]4740-stairs with [them]630-the women . Then came a long whispering , and chinking of money , to which [Mr.]632-mr. and [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson were too polite to attend ; knowing , as [they]630-the women did full well , that it all related to the preparations for hospitality ; hospitality that , in [their]630-the women turn , [they]630-the women should have such pleasure in offering . So [they]630-the women tried to be busily occupied with [the children]633-the children , and not to hear [Mrs. Barton]133-mrs. barton 's directions to [Mary]145-mary . " Run , [[Mary]145-mary dear]4835-mary dear , just round the corner , and get some fresh eggs at [Tipping 's]9-tipping 's ( [you]145-mary may get one a - piece , that will be five - pence ) , and see if [he]9-tipping 's has any nice ham cut , that [he]9-tipping 's would let [us]630-the women have a pound of . "[133-mrs. barton] " Say two pounds , [missis]4831-missis , and do n't be stingy , "[634-the husband] chimed in [the husband]634-the husband . " Well , a pound and a half , [Mary]145-mary . And get it [Cumberland]10-cumberland ham , for [Wilson]134-mrs. wilson comes from there - away , and it will have a sort of relish of [home]4755-home with it [he]9-tipping 's 'll like,--and [Mary]145-mary "[634-the husband] ( seeing [the lassie]635-the lassie fain to be off ) , " [you]145-mary must get a pennyworth of milk and a loaf of bread -- mind [you]145-mary get it fresh and new -- and , and -- that 's all , [Mary]145-mary . "[634-the husband] " No , it 's not all , "[587-her husband] said [[her]145-mary husband]587-her husband . " [Thou]145-mary must get sixpennyworth of rum , to warm the tea ; [thou'll]145-mary get it at the ' Grapes . ' And [thou]145-mary just go to [Alice Wilson]146-alice ; [he]587-her husband says [she]146-alice lives just right round [the corner]4838-the corner , under 14 , [Barber Street]6-barber street "[587-her husband] ( this was addressed to [[his]587-her husband wife]525-his wife ) , " and tell [her]146-alice to come and take [her]146-alice tea with [us]4839-us ; [she]146-alice 'll like to see [[her]146-alice brother]4840-her brother , [I]587-her husband 'll be bound , let alone [Jane]130-jane wilson and [the twins]545-the twins . "[587-her husband] " If [she]146-alice comes [she]146-alice must bring a tea - cup and saucer , for [we]4839-us have but half - a - dozen , and here 's [six of [us]4839-us]4842-six of us , "[133-mrs. barton] said [Mrs. Barton]133-mrs. barton . " Pooh ! pooh ! [Jem]147-jem and [Mary]145-mary can drink out of one , surely . "[133-mrs. barton] But [Mary]145-mary secretly determined to take care that [Alice]146-alice brought [her]146-alice tea - cup and saucer , if the alternative was to be [her]146-alice sharing any thing with [Jem]147-jem . [Alice Wilson]146-alice had but just come in . [She]146-alice had been out all day in [the fields]638-the fields , gathering wild herbs for drinks and medicine , for in addition to [her]146-alice invaluable qualities as [a sick nurse]639-a sick nurse and [her]146-alice worldly occupation as [a washerwoman]640-a washerwoman , [she]146-alice added a considerable knowledge of hedge and field simples ; and on fine days , when no more profitable occupation offered itself , [she]146-alice used to ramble off into [the lanes]641-the lanes and meadows as far as [her]146-alice legs could carry [her]146-alice . This evening [she]146-alice had returned loaded with nettles , and [her]146-alice first object was to light a candle and see to hang them up in bunches in every available place in [[her]146-alice cellar room]642-her cellar room . It was the perfection of cleanliness : in one corner stood the modest - looking bed , with a check curtain at the head , the whitewashed wall filling up the place where the corresponding one should have been . The floor was bricked , and scrupulously clean , although so damp that it seemed as if the last washing would never dry up . As the cellar window looked into an area in [the street]4821-the street , down which [boys]501-boys might throw stones , [it]645-it was protected by an outside shelter , and was oddly festooned with all manner of hedge - row , [ditch]646-ditch , and field plants , which [we]647-we are accustomed to call valueless , but which have a powerful effect either for good or for evil , and are consequently much used among [the poor]4790-the poor . [The room]616-the room was strewed , hung , and darkened with these bunches , which emitted no very fragrant odour in their process of drying . In one corner was a sort of broad hanging shelf , made of old planks , where some old hoards of [Alice]146-alice 's were kept . [Her]146-alice little bit of crockery ware was ranged on the mantelpiece , where also stood [her]146-alice candlestick and box of matches . A small cupboard contained at the bottom coals , and at the top [her]146-alice bread and basin of oatmeal , [her]146-alice frying pan , tea - pot , and a small tin saucepan , which served as a kettle , as well as for cooking the delicate little messes of broth which [Alice]146-alice sometimes was able to manufacture for [a sick neighbour]650-a sick neighbour . After [her]146-alice walk [she]146-alice felt chilly and weary , and was busy trying to light [her]146-alice fire with the damp coals , and half green sticks , when [Mary]145-mary knocked . " Come in , "[146-alice] said [Alice]146-alice , remembering , however , that [she]146-alice had barred the door for the night , and hastening to make it possible for [any one]504-any one to come in . " Is that [you]145-mary , [Mary Barton]145-mary ? "[145-mary] exclaimed [she]145-mary , as the light from [her]145-mary candle streamed on [the girl]4779-the girl 's face . " How [you]145-mary are grown since [I]145-mary used to see [you]145-mary at [[my]145-mary brother]4843-my brother 's ! Come in , [lass]4844-lass , come in . "[145-mary] " Please , "[145-mary] said [Mary]145-mary , almost breathless , " [mother]4845-mother says [you]145-mary 're to come to tea , and bring [your]145-mary cup and saucer , for [George]148-george and [Jane Wilson]130-jane wilson is with [us]4846-us , and [the twins]545-the twins , and [Jem]147-jem . And [you]145-mary 're to make haste , please . "[145-mary] " [I]145-mary 'm sure it 's very neighbourly and kind in [[your]145-mary mother]4848-your mother , and [I]145-mary 'll come , with many thanks . Stay , [Mary]145-mary , has [[your]145-mary mother]4848-your mother got any nettles for spring drink ? If [she]4848-your mother has n't [I]145-mary 'll take [her]4848-your mother some . "[145-mary] " No , [I]145-mary do n't think [she]4848-your mother has . "[145-mary] [Mary]145-mary ran off like a hare to fulfil what , to [a girl of thirteen , fond of power]653-a girl of thirteen , fond of power , was the more interesting part of [her]145-mary errand -- the money - spending part . And well and ably did [she]145-mary perform [her]145-mary business , returning [home]4755-home with a little bottle of rum , and the eggs in one hand , while [her]145-mary other was filled with some excellent red - and - white smoke - flavoured Cumberland ham , wrapped up in paper . [She]145-mary was at [home]4755-home , and frying ham , before [Alice]146-alice had chosen [her]146-alice nettles , put out [her]146-alice candle , locked [her]146-alice door , and walked in a very foot - sore manner as far as [John Barton]131-john barton 's . What an aspect of comfort did [[his]131-john barton houseplace]656-his houseplace present , after [[her]145-mary humble cellar]657-her humble cellar . [She]145-mary did not think of comparing ; but for all that [she]145-mary felt the delicious glow of the fire , the bright light that revelled in every corner of [the room]616-the room , the savoury smells , the comfortable sounds of a boiling kettle , and the hissing , frizzling ham . With a little old - fashioned curtsey [she]145-mary shut the door , and replied with a loving heart to the boisterous and surprised greeting of [[her]145-mary brother]4840-her brother . And now all preparations being made , [the party]592-the party sat down ; [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson in the post of honour , the rocking chair on the right hand side of the fire , nursing [[her]134-mrs. wilson baby]661-her baby , while [its father]662-its father , in an opposite arm - chair , tried vainly to quieten the other with bread soaked in milk . [Mrs. Barton]133-mrs. barton knew manners too well to do any thing but sit at the tea - table and make tea , though in [her]133-mrs. barton heart [she]133-mrs. barton longed to be able to superintend the frying of the ham , and cast many an anxious look at [Mary]145-mary as [she]133-mrs. barton broke the eggs and turned the ham , with a very comfortable portion of confidence in [her]133-mrs. barton own culinary powers . [Jem]147-jem stood awkwardly leaning against the dresser , replying rather gruffly to [[his]147-jem aunt]663-his aunt 's speeches , which gave [him]147-jem , [he]147-jem thought , the air of being [a little boy]664-a little boy ; whereas [he]147-jem considered [himself]147-jem as [a young man]665-a young man , and [not so very young neither]666-not so very young neither , as in two months [he]147-jem would be eighteen . [Barton]131-john barton vibrated between the fire and the tea - table , [his]131-john barton only drawback being a fancy that every now and then [[his]131-john barton wife]525-his wife 's face flushed and contracted as if in pain . At length the business actually began . Knives and forks , cups and saucers made a noise , but human voices were still , for [human beings]668-human beings were hungry , and had no time to speak . [Alice]146-alice first broke silence ; holding [her]146-alice tea - cup with the manner of one proposing a toast , [she]146-alice said , " Here 's to [absent friends]4850-absent friends . [Friends]4851-friends may meet , but mountains never . "[146-alice] It was an unlucky toast or sentiment , as [she]146-alice instantly felt . [Every one]669-every one thought of [Esther]132-esther , [the absent Esther]670-the absent esther ; and [Mrs. Barton]133-mrs. barton put down [her]133-mrs. barton food , and could not hide the fast dropping tears . [Alice]146-alice could have bitten [her]146-alice tongue out . It was a wet blanket to the evening ; for though all had been said and suggested in [the fields]638-the fields that could be said or suggested , [every one]669-every one had a wish to say something in the way of comfort to poor [Mrs. Barton]133-mrs. barton , and a dislike to talk about any thing else while [her]133-mrs. barton tears fell fast and scalding . So [George Wilson]148-george , [[his]148-george wife]525-his wife and [children]4826-children , set off early [home]4755-home , not before ( in spite of _ mal - Ă - propos _ speeches ) [they]676-they had expressed a wish that such meetings might often take place , and not before [John Barton]131-john barton had given [his]131-john barton hearty consent ; and declared that as soon as ever [[his]131-john barton wife]525-his wife was well again [they]676-they would have just such another evening . " [I]146-alice will take care not to come and spoil it , "[146-alice] thought [poor Alice]146-alice ; and going up to [Mrs. Barton]133-mrs. barton [she]146-alice took [her]133-mrs. barton hand almost humbly , and said , " [You]133-mrs. barton do n't know how sorry [I]146-alice am [I]146-alice said it . "[146-alice] To [her]133-mrs. barton surprise , a surprise that brought tears of joy into [her]133-mrs. barton eyes , [Mary Barton]145-mary put [her]145-mary arms round [her]133-mrs. barton neck , and kissed the self - reproaching [Alice]146-alice . " [You]146-alice did n't mean any harm , and it was [me]145-mary as was so foolish ; only this work about [Esther]132-esther , and not knowing where [she]132-esther is , lies so heavy on [my]145-mary heart . Good night , and never think no more about it . God bless [you]146-alice , [Alice]146-alice . "[145-mary] Many and many a time , as [Alice]146-alice reviewed that evening in [her]146-alice after life , did [she]146-alice bless [Mary Barton]145-mary for these kind and thoughtful words . But just then all [she]146-alice could say was , " Good night , [Mary]145-mary , and may God bless _ [you]146-alice _ . "[146-alice] CHAPTER III . [JOHN BARTON]131-john barton 'S GREAT TROUBLE . But when [the morn]678-the morn came dim and sad , And chill with early showers , [Her]146-alice quiet eyelids closed -- [she]146-alice had Another morn than [ours]679-ours ! [HOOD]149-hood . In the middle of that same night [a neighbour of [the Bartons]143-the bartons]680-a neighbour of the bartons was roused from [her]680-a neighbour of the bartons sound , well - earned sleep , by a knocking , which had at first made part of [her]680-a neighbour of the bartons dream ; but starting up , as soon as [she]680-a neighbour of the bartons became convinced of its reality , [she]680-a neighbour of the bartons opened the window , and asked who was there ? " [Me]131-john barton , [John Barton]131-john barton , "[131-john barton] answered [he]131-john barton , in a voice tremulous with agitation . " [[My]680-a neighbour of the bartons missis]4756-my missis is in labour , and , for the love of [God]224-god , step in while [I]680-a neighbour of the bartons run for [th ' doctor]4853-th ' doctor , for [she]4756-my missis 's fearful bad . "[680-a neighbour of the bartons] While [the woman]681-the woman hastily dressed [herself]681-the woman , leaving the window still open , [she]681-the woman heard cries of agony , which resounded in [the little court]682-the little court in the stillness of the night . In less than five minutes [she]681-the woman was standing by [Mrs. Barton]133-mrs. barton 's bed - side , relieving the terrified [Mary]145-mary , who went about , where [she]145-mary was told , like [an automaton]683-an automaton ; [her]145-mary eyes tearless , [her]145-mary face calm , though deadly pale , and uttering no sound , except when [her]145-mary teeth chattered for very nervousness . The cries grew worse . [The doctor]684-the doctor was very long in hearing the repeated rings at [his]684-the doctor night - bell , and still longer in understanding who it was that made this sudden call upon [his]684-the doctor services ; and then [he]684-the doctor begged [Barton]131-john barton just to wait while [he]684-the doctor dressed [himself]684-the doctor , in order that no time might be lost in finding [the court]604-the court and [house]686-house . [Barton]131-john barton absolutely stamped with impatience , outside [the doctor]684-the doctor 's door , before [he]131-john barton came down ; and walked so fast homewards , that [the medical man]688-the medical man several times asked [him]131-john barton to go slower . " Is [she]689-she so very bad ? "[131-john barton] asked [he]131-john barton . " Worse , much worser than ever [I]131-john barton saw [her]689-she before , "[131-john barton] replied [John]131-john barton . No ! [she]689-she was not -- [she]689-she was at peace . The cries were still for ever . [John]131-john barton had no time for listening . [He]684-the doctor opened the latched door , stayed not to light a candle for the mere ceremony of showing [[his]684-the doctor companion]690-his companion up the stairs , so well known to [himself]684-the doctor ; but , in two minutes was in [the room]616-the room , where lay [the dead wife]692-the dead wife , whom [he]684-the doctor had loved with all the power of [his]684-the doctor strong heart . [The doctor]684-the doctor stumbled up [stairs]4740-stairs by the fire - light , and met the awe - struck look of [the neighbour]695-the neighbour , which at once told [him]684-the doctor the state of things . [The room]616-the room was still , as [he]684-the doctor , with habitual tip - toe step , approached [the poor frail body , whom nothing now could more disturb]697-the poor frail body , whom nothing now could more disturb . [[Her]692-the dead wife daughter]698-her daughter knelt by the bed - side , [her]698-her daughter face buried in the clothes , which were almost crammed into [her]698-her daughter mouth , to keep down the choking sobs . [The husband]634-the husband stood like [one stupified]700-one stupified . [The doctor]684-the doctor questioned [the neighbour]695-the neighbour in whispers , and then approaching [Barton]131-john barton , said , " [You]131-john barton must go down [stairs]4740-stairs . This is a great shock , but bear it like [a man]4855-a man . Go down . "[131-john barton] [He]684-the doctor went mechanically and sat down on the first chair . [He]684-the doctor had no hope . The look of death was too clear upon [her]695-the neighbour face . Still , when [he]684-the doctor heard one or two unusual noises , the thought burst on [him]684-the doctor that it might only be a trance , a fit , a -- [he]684-the doctor did not well know what,--but not death ! Oh , not death ! And [he]684-the doctor was starting up to go up [stairs]4740-stairs again , when [the doctor]684-the doctor 's heavy cautious creaking footstep was heard on the stairs . Then [he]684-the doctor knew what it really was in [the chamber above]705-the chamber above . " Nothing could have saved [her]695-the neighbour -- there has been some shock to the system-- "[684-the doctor] and so [he]684-the doctor went on ; but , to unheeding ears , which yet retained [his]684-the doctor words to ponder on ; words not for immediate use in conveying sense , but to be laid by , in [the store - house of memory]706-the store - house of memory , for a more convenient season . [The doctor]684-the doctor seeing the state of the case , grieved for [the man]708-the man ; and , very sleepy , thought it best to go , and accordingly wished [him]684-the doctor good - night -- but there was no answer , so [he]684-the doctor let [himself]684-the doctor out ; and [Barton]131-john barton sat on , like a stock or a stone , so rigid , so still . [He]684-the doctor heard the sounds above too , and knew what they meant . [He]684-the doctor heard the stiff , unseasoned drawer , in which [[his]684-the doctor wife]525-his wife kept [her]525-his wife clothes , pulled open . [He]684-the doctor saw [the neighbour]695-the neighbour come down , and blunder about in search of soap and water . [He]684-the doctor knew well what [she]695-the neighbour wanted , and _ why _ [she]695-the neighbour wanted them , but [he]684-the doctor did not speak , nor offer to help . At last [she]695-the neighbour went , with some kindly - meant words ( a text of comfort , which fell upon a deafened ear ) , and something about " [Mary]145-mary , "[695-the neighbour] but which [Mary]145-mary , in [his]684-the doctor bewildered state , [he]684-the doctor could not tell . [He]684-the doctor tried to realise it , to think it possible . And then [his]684-the doctor mind wandered off to other days , to far different times . [He]684-the doctor thought of [their]711-their courtship ; of [his]684-the doctor first seeing [her]695-the neighbour , [an awkward , beautiful rustic , far too shiftless for the delicate factory work to which [she]695-the neighbour was apprenticed]712-an awkward , beautiful rustic , far too shiftless for the delicate factory work to which she was apprenticed ; of [his]684-the doctor first gift to [her]695-the neighbour , a bead necklace , which had long ago been put by , in one of the deep drawers of the dresser , to be kept for [Mary]145-mary . [He]684-the doctor wondered if it was there yet , and with a strange curiosity [he]684-the doctor got up to feel for it ; for the fire by this time was well - nigh out , and candle [he]684-the doctor had none . [His]684-the doctor groping hand fell on the piled - up tea things , which at [his]684-the doctor desire [she]695-the neighbour had left unwashed till morning -- [they]713-they were all so tired . [He]684-the doctor was reminded of one of the daily little actions , which acquire such power when they have been performed for the last time , by one [we]714-we love . [He]684-the doctor began to think over [[his]684-the doctor wife]525-his wife 's daily round of duties ; and something in the remembrance that these would never more be done by [her]695-the neighbour , touched the source of tears , and [he]684-the doctor cried aloud . [Poor Mary]145-mary , meanwhile , had mechanically helped [the neighbour]695-the neighbour in all the last attentions to [the dead]717-the dead ; and when [she]145-mary was kissed , and spoken to soothingly , tears stole quietly down [her]145-mary cheeks : but [she]145-mary reserved the luxury of a full burst of grief till [she]145-mary should be alone . [She]145-mary shut the chamber - door softly , after [the neighbour]695-the neighbour had gone , and then shook the bed by which [she]145-mary knelt , with [her]145-mary agony of sorrow . [She]145-mary repeated , over and over again , the same words ; the same vain , unanswered address to [her]695-the neighbour who was no more . " Oh , [mother]4845-mother ! [mother]4845-mother , are [you]4845-mother really dead ! Oh , [mother]4845-mother , [mother]4845-mother ! "[145-mary] At last [she]145-mary stopped , because it flashed across [her]145-mary mind that [her]145-mary violence of grief might disturb [[her]145-mary father]564-her father . All was still below . [She]145-mary looked on the face so changed , and yet so strangely like . [She]145-mary bent down to kiss it . The cold , unyielding flesh struck a shudder to [her]145-mary heart , and , hastily obeying [her]145-mary impulse , [she]145-mary grasped the candle , and opened the door . Then [she]145-mary heard the sobs of [[her]145-mary father]564-her father 's grief ; and quickly , quietly , stealing down the steps , [she]145-mary knelt by [him]564-her father , and kissed [his]564-her father hand . [He]564-her father took no notice at first , for [his]564-her father burst of grief would not be controlled . But when [her]145-mary shriller sobs , [her]145-mary terrified cries ( which [she]145-mary could not repress ) , rose upon [his]564-her father ear , [he]564-her father checked [himself]564-her father . " [Child]4860-child , [we]4861-we must be all to [one another]4862-one another , now _ [she]145-mary _ is gone , "[564-her father] whispered [he]564-her father . " Oh , [father]4863-father , what can [I]564-her father do for [you]4860-child ? Do tell [me]564-her father ! [I]564-her father 'll do any thing . "[564-her father] " [I]564-her father know [thou]564-her father wilt . [Thou]564-her father must not fret [thyself]564-her father ill , that 's the first thing [I]564-her father ask . [Thou]564-her father must leave [me]564-her father , and go to bed now , like [a good girl]4864-a good girl as [thou]564-her father art . "[564-her father] " Leave [you]4863-father , [father]4863-father ! oh , do n't say so . "[564-her father] " Ay , but [thou]564-her father must ! [thou]564-her father must go to bed , and try and sleep ; [thou'lt]564-her father have enough to do and to bear , [poor wench]4866-poor wench , to - morrow . "[145-mary] [Mary]145-mary got up , kissed [[her]145-mary father]564-her father , and sadly went up [stairs]4740-stairs to [the little closet]723-the little closet , where [she]145-mary slept . [She]145-mary thought it was of no use undressing , for that [she]145-mary could never , never sleep , so threw [herself]145-mary on [her]145-mary bed in [her]145-mary clothes , and before ten minutes had passed away , the passionate grief of youth had subsided into sleep . [Barton]131-john barton had been roused by [[his]131-john barton daughter]724-his daughter 's entrance , both from [his]131-john barton stupor and from [his]131-john barton uncontrollable sorrow . [He]131-john barton could think on what was to be done , could plan for the funeral , could calculate the necessity of soon returning to [his]131-john barton work , as the extravagance of the past night would leave [them]725-them short of money , if [he]131-john barton long remained away from [the mill]726-the mill . [He]131-john barton was in [a club]727-a club , so that money was provided for the burial . These things settled in [his]131-john barton own mind , [he]131-john barton recalled [the doctor]684-the doctor 's words , and bitterly thought of the shock [[his]131-john barton poor wife]729-his poor wife had so recently had , in the mysterious disappearance of [[her]729-his poor wife cherished sister]730-her cherished sister . [His]131-john barton feelings towards [Esther]132-esther almost amounted to curses . It was [she]132-esther who had brought on all this sorrow . [Her]132-esther giddiness , [her]132-esther lightness of conduct , had wrought this woe . [His]131-john barton previous thoughts about [her]132-esther had been tinged with wonder and pity , but now [he]131-john barton hardened [his]131-john barton heart against [her]132-esther for ever . One of the good influences over [John Barton]131-john barton 's life had departed that night . One of the ties which bound [him]131-john barton down to [the gentle humanities of earth]731-the gentle humanities of earth was loosened , and henceforward [the neighbours]4804-the neighbours all remarked [he]131-john barton was [a changed man]733-a changed man . [His]131-john barton gloom and [his]131-john barton sternness became habitual instead of occasional . [He]131-john barton was more obstinate . But never to [Mary]145-mary . Between [the father]513-the father and [the daughter]611-the daughter there existed in full force that mysterious bond which unites those who have been loved by [one who is now dead and gone]736-one who is now dead and gone . While [he]131-john barton was harsh and silent to [others]737-others , [he]131-john barton humoured [Mary]145-mary with tender love ; [she]145-mary had more of [her]145-mary own way than is common in any rank with [girls of [her]145-mary age]738-girls of her age . Part of this was the necessity of the case ; for , of course , all the money went through [her]145-mary hands , and the household arrangements were guided by [her]145-mary will and pleasure . But part was [[her]145-mary father]564-her father 's indulgence , for [he]131-john barton left [her]145-mary , with full trust in [her]145-mary unusual sense and spirit , to choose [[her]145-mary own associates]740-her own associates , and [her]145-mary own times for seeing [them]740-her own associates . With all this , [Mary]145-mary had not [[her]145-mary father]564-her father 's confidence in the matters which now began to occupy [him]131-john barton , heart and soul ; [she]145-mary was aware that [he]131-john barton had joined clubs , and become [an active member of [a trades ' union]743-a trades ' union]742-an active member of a trades ' union , but it was hardly likely that [a girl of Mary]744-a girl of mary 's age ( even when two or three years had elapsed since [[her]145-mary mother]4774-her mother 's death ) should care much for the differences between [the employers]437-the employers and [the employed,--an]747-the employed,--an eternal subject for agitation in [the manufacturing districts]748-the manufacturing districts , which , however it may be lulled for a time , is sure to break forth again with fresh violence at any depression of trade , showing that in [its]749-its apparent quiet , the ashes had still smouldered in the breasts of [a few]750-a few . Among these few was [John Barton]131-john barton . At all times it is a bewildering thing to [the poor weaver]751-the poor weaver to see [[his]751-the poor weaver employer]752-his employer removing from [house]686-house to [house]686-house , each one grander than the last , till [he]752-his employer ends in building one more magnificent than all , or withdraws [his]752-his employer money from the concern , or sells [[his]752-his employer mill]755-his mill to buy [an estate in [the country]422-the country]756-an estate in the country , while all the time [the weaver]758-the weaver , who thinks [he]751-the poor weaver and [[his]751-the poor weaver fellows]759-his fellows are [the real makers of this wealth]760-the real makers of this wealth , is struggling on for bread for [[their]758-the weaver children]761-their children , through the vicissitudes of lowered wages , short hours , fewer hands employed , & amp;c . And when [he]751-the poor weaver knows trade is bad , and could understand ( at least partially ) that there are not buyers enough in the market to purchase the goods already made , and consequently that there is no demand for more ; when [he]751-the poor weaver would bear and endure much without complaining , could [he]751-the poor weaver also see that [[his]751-the poor weaver employers]762-his employers were bearing [their]762-his employers share ; [he]751-the poor weaver is , [I]0-i say , bewildered and ( to use [his]751-the poor weaver own word ) " aggravated "[751-the poor weaver] to see that all goes on just as usual with [the mill - owners]763-the mill - owners . [Large houses]764-large houses are still occupied , while [[spinners]765-spinners ' and [weavers]767-weavers ' cottages]766-spinners ' and weavers ' cottages stand empty , because [the families that once occupied them]768-the families that once occupied them are obliged to live in [rooms]769-rooms or [cellars]770-cellars . [Carriages]771-carriages still roll along [the streets]772-the streets , concerts are still crowded by [subscribers]773-subscribers , [the shops]774-the shops for expensive luxuries still find [daily customers]775-daily customers , while [the workman]776-the workman loiters away [his]776-the workman unemployed time in watching these things , and thinking of [the pale , uncomplaining wife]777-the pale , uncomplaining wife at [home]4755-home , and [the wailing children]779-the wailing children asking in vain for enough of food , of the sinking health , of the dying life of [those near and dear to [him]776-the workman]780-those near and dear to him . The contrast is too great . Why should [he]776-the workman alone suffer from bad times ? [I]0-i know that this is not really the case ; and [I]0-i know what is the truth in such matters : but what [I]0-i wish to impress is what [the workman]776-the workman feels and thinks . True , that with child - like improvidence , good times will often dissipate [his]776-the workman grumbling , and make [him]776-the workman forget all prudence and foresight . But there are [earnest men among [these people]783-these people]782-earnest men among these people , [men who have endured wrongs without complaining]784-men who have endured wrongs without complaining , but without ever forgetting or forgiving [those whom ( [they]784-men who have endured wrongs without complaining believe ) have caused all this woe]785-those whom ( they believe ) have caused all this woe . Among these was [John Barton]131-john barton . [[His]131-john barton parents]786-his parents had suffered , [[his]131-john barton mother]787-his mother had died from absolute want of the necessaries of life . [He]131-john barton [himself]131-john barton was [a good , steady workman]788-a good , steady workman , and , as such , pretty certain of steady employment . But [he]131-john barton spent all [he]131-john barton got with the confidence ( [you]789-you may also call it improvidence ) of one who was willing , and believed [himself]131-john barton able , to supply all [his]131-john barton wants by [his]131-john barton own exertions . And when [[his]131-john barton master]790-his master suddenly failed , and all hands in [that mill]791-that mill were turned back , one Tuesday morning , with the news that [Mr. Hunter]150-mr. hunter had stopped , [Barton]131-john barton had only a few shillings to rely on ; but [he]131-john barton had good heart of being employed at [some other mill]792-some other mill , and accordingly , before returning [home]4755-home , [he]131-john barton spent some hours in going from [factory]794-factory to [factory]794-factory , asking for work . But at [every mill]796-every mill was some sign of depression of trade ; [some]797-some were working short hours , [some]797-some were turning off hands , and for weeks [Barton]131-john barton was out of work , living on credit . It was during this time [[his]131-john barton little son]799-his little son , the apple of [his]131-john barton eye , the cynosure of all [his]131-john barton strong power of love , fell ill of the scarlet fever . [They]800-they dragged [him]131-john barton through the crisis , but [his]131-john barton life hung on a gossamer thread . Every thing , [the doctor]684-the doctor said , depended on good nourishment , on generous living , to keep up [the little fellow]802-the little fellow 's strength , in the prostration in which the fever had left [him]131-john barton . Mocking words ! when the commonest food in [the house]803-the house would not furnish one little meal . [Barton]131-john barton tried credit ; but it was worn out at [the little provision shops]804-the little provision shops , which were now suffering in [their]804-the little provision shops turn . [He]131-john barton thought it would be no sin to steal , and would have stolen ; but [he]131-john barton could not get the opportunity in the few days [the child]805-the child lingered . Hungry [himself]131-john barton , almost to an animal pitch of ravenousness , but with the bodily pain swallowed up in anxiety for [[his]131-john barton little sinking lad]806-his little sinking lad , [he]131-john barton stood at one of [the shop]807-the shop windows where all edible luxuries are displayed ; haunches of venison , Stilton cheeses , moulds of jelly -- all appetising sights to [the common passer by]808-the common passer by . And out of [this shop]809-this shop came [Mrs. Hunter]151-mrs. hunter ! [She]151-mrs. hunter crossed to [[her]151-mrs. hunter carriage]810-her carriage , followed by [the shopman loaded with purchases for a party]811-the shopman loaded with purchases for a party . The door was quickly slammed to , and [she]151-mrs. hunter drove away ; and [Barton]131-john barton returned [home]4755-home with a bitter spirit of wrath in [his]131-john barton heart , to see [[his]131-john barton only boy]813-his only boy a corpse ! [You]814-you can fancy , now , the hoards of vengeance in [his]131-john barton heart against [the employers]437-the employers . For there are never wanting [those who , either in speech or in print]816-those who , either in speech or in print , find it [their]816-those who , either in speech or in print interest to cherish such feelings in [the working classes]817-the working classes ; who know how and when to rouse the dangerous power at [their]816-those who , either in speech or in print command ; and who use [their]816-those who , either in speech or in print knowledge with unrelenting purpose to [either party]818-either party . So while [Mary]145-mary took [her]145-mary own way , growing more spirited every day , and growing in [her]145-mary beauty too , [[her]145-mary father]564-her father was chairman at many a trades ' union meeting ; [a friend of delegates]820-a friend of delegates , and ambitious of being [a delegate]821-a delegate [himself]564-her father ; [a Chartist]822-a chartist , and ready to do any thing for [his]564-her father order . But now times were good ; and all these feelings were theoretical , not practical . [His]131-john barton most practical thought was getting [Mary]145-mary apprenticed to [a dressmaker]823-a dressmaker ; for [he]131-john barton had never left off disliking [a factory]4754-a factory life for [a girl]577-a girl , on more accounts than one . [Mary]145-mary must do something . [The factories]826-the factories being , as [I]0-i said , out of the question , there were two things open -- going out to service , and the dressmaking business ; and against the first of these , [Mary]145-mary set [herself]145-mary with all the force of [her]145-mary strong will . What that will might have been able to achieve had [[her]145-mary father]564-her father been against [her]145-mary , [I]0-i can not tell ; but [he]131-john barton disliked the idea of parting with [her]145-mary , who was the light of [his]131-john barton hearth , the voice of [[his]131-john barton otherwise silent home]828-his otherwise silent home . Besides , with [his]131-john barton ideas and feelings towards [the higher classes]829-the higher classes , [he]131-john barton considered domestic servitude as a species of slavery ; a pampering of artificial wants on the one side , a giving - up of every right of leisure by day and quiet rest by night on the other . How far [his]131-john barton strong exaggerated feelings had any foundation in truth , it is for [you]830-you to judge . [I]0-i am afraid that [Mary]145-mary 's determination not to go to service arose from far less sensible thoughts on the subject than [[her]145-mary father]564-her father 's . Three years of independence of action ( since [[her]145-mary mother]4774-her mother 's death such a time had now elapsed ) had little inclined [her]145-mary to submit to rules as to hours and [associates]833-associates , to regulate [her]145-mary dress by [a mistress]834-a mistress 's ideas of propriety , to lose the dear feminine privileges of gossiping with [a merry neighbour]835-a merry neighbour , and working night and day to help one who was sorrowful . Besides all this , the sayings of [[her]145-mary absent]836-her absent , [[her]145-mary mysterious aunt]837-her mysterious aunt , [Esther]132-esther , had an unacknowledged influence over [Mary]145-mary . [She]145-mary knew [she]145-mary was very pretty ; [the factory people as [they]838-the factory people as they poured from the mills poured from [the mills]522-the mills]838-the factory people as they poured from the mills , and in [their]838-the factory people as they poured from the mills freedom told the truth ( whatever it might be ) to [every passer - by]840-every passer - by , had early let [Mary]145-mary into the secret of [her]145-mary beauty . If [their]838-the factory people as they poured from the mills remarks had fallen on an unheeding ear , there were always [young men]841-young men enough , in a different rank from [her]145-mary own , who were willing to compliment [[the pretty weaver]842-the pretty weaver 's daughter]843-the pretty weaver 's daughter as [they]838-the factory people as they poured from the mills met [her]145-mary in [the streets]772-the streets . Besides , trust [a girl of sixteen]845-a girl of sixteen for knowing well if [she]845-a girl of sixteen is pretty ; concerning [her]845-a girl of sixteen plainness [she]845-a girl of sixteen may be ignorant . So with this consciousness [she]145-mary had early determined that [her]145-mary beauty should make [her]145-mary [a lady]4776-a lady ; the rank [she]145-mary coveted the more for [[her]145-mary father]564-her father 's abuse ; the rank to which [she]145-mary firmly believed [[her]145-mary lost aunt]848-her lost aunt [Esther]132-esther had arrived . Now , while [a servant]849-a servant must often drudge and be dirty , must be known as [a servant]849-a servant by all who visited at [[[her]145-mary master]851-her master 's house]852-her master 's house , [[a dressmaker]823-a dressmaker 's apprentice]854-a dressmaker 's apprentice must ( or so [Mary]145-mary thought ) be always dressed with a certain regard to appearance ; must never soil [her]145-mary hands , and need never redden or dirty [her]145-mary face with hard labour . Before [my]0-i telling [you]855-you so truly what folly [Mary]145-mary felt or thought , injures [her]145-mary without redemption in [your]855-you opinion , think what are [the silly fancies of sixteen years of age in every class]856-the silly fancies of sixteen years of age in every class , and under all circumstances . The end of all the thoughts of [father]4863-father and [daughter]858-daughter was , as [I]0-i said before , [Mary]145-mary was to be [a dressmaker]823-a dressmaker ; and [her]145-mary ambition prompted [[her]145-mary unwilling father]860-her unwilling father to apply at all the first establishments , to know on what terms of painstaking and zeal [[his]860-her unwilling father daughter]724-his daughter might be admitted into ever so humble [a workwoman]862-a workwoman 's situation . But high premiums were asked at all ; [poor man]863-poor man ! [he]860-her unwilling father might have known that without giving up a day 's work to ascertain the fact . [He]860-her unwilling father would have been indignant , indeed , had [he]860-her unwilling father known that if [Mary]145-mary had accompanied [him]860-her unwilling father , the case might have been rather different , as [her]145-mary beauty would have made [her]145-mary desirable as [a show - woman]864-a show - woman . Then [he]860-her unwilling father tried second - rate places ; at all the payment of a sum of money was necessary , and money [he]860-her unwilling father had none . Disheartened and angry [he]860-her unwilling father went [home]4755-home at night , declaring it was time lost ; that dressmaking was at all events a toilsome business , and not worth learning . [Mary]145-mary saw that the grapes were sour , and the next day set out [herself]145-mary , as [[her]145-mary father]564-her father could not afford to lose another day 's work ; and before night ( as yesterday 's experience had considerably lowered [her]145-mary ideas ) [she]145-mary had engaged [herself]145-mary as [apprentice]867-apprentice ( so called , though there were no deeds or indentures to the bond ) to [a certain [Miss Simmonds]152-miss simmonds , [milliner]869-milliner and [dressmaker]870-dressmaker]868-a certain miss simmonds , milliner and dressmaker , in [a respectable little street]871-a respectable little street leading off [Ardwick Green]11-ardwick green , where [her]145-mary business was duly announced in gold letters on a black ground , enclosed in a bird's - eye maple frame , and stuck in the front parlour window ; where [the workwomen]872-the workwomen were called " [[her]152-miss simmonds young ladies]4867-her young ladies ; "[872-the workwomen] and where [Mary]145-mary was to work for two years without any remuneration , on consideration of being taught the business ; and where afterwards [she]145-mary was to dine and have tea , with a small quarterly salary ( paid quarterly , because so much more genteel than by the week ) , a _ very _ small one , divisible into a minute weekly pittance . In summer [she]145-mary was to be [there]873-there by six , bringing [her]145-mary day 's meals during the first two years ; in winter [she]145-mary was not to come till after breakfast . [Her]145-mary time for returning [home]4755-home at night must always depend upon the quantity of work [Miss Simmonds]152-miss simmonds had to do . And [Mary]145-mary was satisfied ; and seeing this , [[her]145-mary father]564-her father was contented too , although [his]564-her father words were grumbling and morose ; but [Mary]145-mary knew [his]564-her father ways , and coaxed and planned for the future so cheerily , that [both]876-both went to bed with easy if not happy hearts . CHAPTER IV . OLD ALICE 'S HISTORY . To envy nought beneath the ample sky ; To mourn no evil deed , no hour mis - spent ; And , like a living violet , silently Return in sweets to Heaven what goodness lent , Then bend beneath the chastening shower content . ELLIOTT . Another year passed on . The waves of time seemed long since to have swept away all trace of poor [Mary Barton]145-mary . But [[her]145-mary husband]587-her husband still thought of [her]145-mary , although with a calm and quiet grief , in the silent watches of the night : and [Mary]145-mary would start from [her]145-mary hard - earned sleep , and think in [her]145-mary half - dreamy , half - awakened state , [she]145-mary saw [[her]145-mary mother]4774-her mother stand by [her]145-mary bed - side , as [she]145-mary used to do " in the days of long - ago ; "[145-mary] with a shaded candle and an expression of ineffable tenderness , while [she]145-mary looked on [[her]145-mary sleeping child]879-her sleeping child . But [Mary]145-mary rubbed [her]145-mary eyes and sank back on [her]145-mary pillow , awake , and knowing it was a dream ; and still , in all [her]145-mary troubles and perplexities , [her]145-mary heart called on [[her]145-mary mother]4774-her mother for aid , and [she]145-mary thought , " If [mother]4845-mother had but lived , [she]4845-mother would have helped [me]145-mary . "[145-mary] Forgetting that [the woman]681-the woman 's sorrows are far more difficult to mitigate than [a child]4770-a child 's , even by the mighty power of [a mother]883-a mother 's love ; and unconscious of the fact , that [she]681-the woman was far superior in sense and spirit to [the mother [she]681-the woman mourned]884-the mother she mourned . [Aunt Esther]153-esther was still mysteriously absent , and [people]4744-people had grown weary of wondering and began to forget . [Barton]145-mary still attended [[his]886-his club]887-his club , and was [an active member of [a trades ' union]743-a trades ' union]742-an active member of a trades ' union ; indeed , more frequently than ever , since the time of [Mary]145-mary 's return in the evening was so uncertain ; and , as [she]145-mary occasionally , in very busy times , remained all night . [[His]886-his chiefest friend]890-his chiefest friend was still [George Wilson]148-george , although [he]148-george had no great sympathy on the questions that agitated [Barton]145-mary 's mind . Still [their]891-their hearts were bound by old ties to [one another]4862-one another , and the remembrance of former times gave an unspoken charm to [their]891-their meetings . [[Our]893-our old friend]894-our old friend , [the cub - like lad]895-the cub - like lad , [Jem Wilson]154-jem , had shot up into [the powerful , well - made young man]896-the powerful , well - made young man , with a sensible face enough ; nay , a face that might have been handsome , had it not been here and there marked by the small - pox . [He]886-his worked with one of the great firms of engineers , who send from out [[their]897-their towns of [workshops engines and machinery]899-workshops engines and machinery to [the dominions of [the Czar]901-the czar and [the Sultan]155-the sultan]900-the dominions of the czar and the sultan]898-their towns of workshops engines and machinery to the dominions of the czar and the sultan . [[His]886-his father]902-his father and [mother]4845-mother were never weary of praising [Jem]154-jem , at all which [commendation pretty Mary Barton]145-mary would toss [her]145-mary head , seeing clearly enough that [they]904-they wished [her]145-mary to understand what [a good husband]905-a good husband [he]905-a good husband would make , and to favour [his]905-a good husband love , about which [he]905-a good husband never dared to speak , whatever eyes and looks revealed . One day , in the early winter time , when [people]4744-people were provided with warm substantial gowns , not likely soon to wear out , and when , accordingly , business was rather slack at [Miss Simmonds]152-miss simmonds ' , [Mary]145-mary met [Alice Wilson]146-alice , coming [home]4755-home from [her]146-alice half - day 's work at [[some tradesman]908-some tradesman 's house]909-some tradesman 's house . [Mary]145-mary and [Alice]146-alice had always liked [each other]436-each other ; indeed , [Alice]146-alice looked with particular interest on [the motherless girl]911-the motherless girl , [the daughter of [her]145-mary whose forgiving kiss had so comforted [her]145-mary in many sleepless hours]912-the daughter of her whose forgiving kiss had so comforted her in many sleepless hours . So there was a warm greeting between [the tidy old woman]913-the tidy old woman and [the blooming young work - girl]914-the blooming young work - girl ; and then [Alice]146-alice ventured to ask if [she]145-mary would come in and take [her]145-mary tea with [her]145-mary that very evening . " [You]145-mary 'll think it dull enough to come just to sit with [an old woman like [me]146-alice]4869-an old woman like me , but there 's [a tidy young lass as lives in the floor above , who does plain work]4870-a tidy young lass as lives in the floor above , who does plain work , and now and then a bit in [your]145-mary own line , [Mary]145-mary ; [she]4870-a tidy young lass as lives in the floor above , who does plain work 's grand - daughter to [old Job Legh]156-job , [a spinner]4871-a spinner , and [a good girl]4864-a good girl [she]4870-a tidy young lass as lives in the floor above , who does plain work is . Do come , [Mary]145-mary ! [I]146-alice 've a terrible wish to make [you]145-mary known to [each other]436-each other . [She]4870-a tidy young lass as lives in the floor above , who does plain work 's [a genteel - looking lass]4874-a genteel - looking lass , too . "[146-alice] At the beginning of this speech [Mary]145-mary had feared [the intended visitor]915-the intended visitor was to be [no other than [[Alice]146-alice 's nephew]917-alice 's nephew]916-no other than alice 's nephew ; but [Alice]146-alice was too delicate - minded to plan a meeting , even for [[her]146-alice dear]918-her dear [Jem]154-jem , when one would have been [an unwilling party]919-an unwilling party ; and [Mary]145-mary , relieved from [her]145-mary apprehension by the conclusion , gladly agreed to come . How busy [Alice]146-alice felt ! it was not often [she]146-alice had any one to tea ; and now [her]146-alice sense of the duties of [a hostess]920-a hostess were almost too much for [her]146-alice . [She]146-alice made haste [home]4755-home , and lighted the unwilling fire , borrowing a pair of bellows to make it burn the faster . For [herself]146-alice [she]146-alice was always patient ; [she]146-alice let the coals take [their]922-their time . Then [she]146-alice put on [her]146-alice pattens , and went to fill [her]146-alice kettle at the pump in [the next court]923-the next court , and on the way [she]146-alice borrowed a cup ; of odd saucers [she]146-alice had plenty , serving as plates when occasion required . Half an ounce of tea and a quarter of a pound of butter went far to absorb [her]146-alice morning 's wages ; but this was an unusual occasion . In general , [she]146-alice used herb - tea for [herself]146-alice , when at [home]4755-home , unless [some thoughtful mistress]925-some thoughtful mistress made [her]146-alice a present of tea - leaves from [[her]146-alice more abundant household]926-her more abundant household . The two chairs drawn out for [visitors]927-visitors , and duly swept and dusted ; an old board arranged with some skill upon two old candle - boxes set on end ( rather ricketty to be sure , but [she]146-alice knew the seat of old , and when to sit lightly ; indeed the whole affair was more for apparent dignity of position than for any real ease ) ; a little , very little round table put just before the fire , which by this time was blazing merrily ; [her]146-alice unlackered , ancient , third - hand tea - tray arranged with a black tea - pot , two cups with a red and white pattern , and one with the old friendly willow pattern , and saucers , not to match ( on one of the extra supply , the lump of butter flourished away ) ; all these preparations complete , [Alice]146-alice began to look about [her]146-alice with satisfaction , and a sort of wonder what more could be done to add to the comfort of the evening . [She]146-alice took one of the chairs away from [its]928-its appropriate place by the table , and putting it close to the broad large hanging shelf [I]0-i told [you]929-you about when [I]0-i first described [[her]146-alice cellar - dwelling]930-her cellar - dwelling , and mounting on it , [she]146-alice pulled towards [her]146-alice an old deal box , and took thence a quantity of the oat bread of [the north]931-the north , the clap - bread of [Cumberland]10-cumberland and [Westmoreland]12-westmoreland , and descending carefully with the thin cakes threatening to break to pieces in [her]146-alice hand , [she]146-alice placed them on the bare table , with the belief that [[her]146-alice visitors]932-her visitors would have an unusual treat in eating the bread of [her]146-alice childhood . [She]146-alice brought out a good piece of a four - pound loaf of common household bread as well , and then sat down to rest , really to rest , and not to pretend , on one of the rush - bottomed chairs . The candle was ready to be lighted , the kettle boiled , the tea was awaiting its doom in its paper parcel ; all was ready . A knock at the door ! It was [Margaret]157-margaret , [the young workwoman who lived in [the rooms above]934-the rooms above]933-the young workwoman who lived in the rooms above , [who having heard the bustle , and the subsequent quiet]935-who having heard the bustle , and the subsequent quiet , began to think it was time to pay [her]157-margaret visit below . [She]146-alice was [a sallow , unhealthy , sweet - looking young woman , with a careworn look]936-a sallow , unhealthy , sweet - looking young woman , with a careworn look ; [her]146-alice dress was humble and very simple , consisting of some kind of dark stuff gown , [her]146-alice neck being covered by a drab shawl or large handkerchief , pinned down behind and at the sides in front . [The old woman]937-the old woman gave [her]146-alice a hearty greeting , and made [her]146-alice sit down on the chair [she]146-alice had just left , while [she]146-alice balanced [herself]146-alice on the board seat , in order that [Margaret]157-margaret might think it was quite [her]146-alice free and independent choice to sit there . " [I]146-alice can not think what keeps [Mary Barton]145-mary . [She]145-mary 's quite grand with [her]145-mary late hours , "[146-alice] said [Alice]146-alice , as [Mary]145-mary still delayed . The truth was , [Mary]145-mary was dressing [herself]145-mary ; yes , to come to poor old [Alice's]158-alice's -- [she]145-mary thought it worth while to consider what gown [she]145-mary should put on . It was not for [Alice]146-alice , however , [you]938-you may be pretty sure ; no , [they]939-they knew [each other]436-each other too well . But [Mary]145-mary liked making an impression , and in this it must be owned [she]145-mary was pretty often gratified -- and there was [this strange girl]941-this strange girl to consider just now . So [she]145-mary put on [her]145-mary pretty new blue merino , made tight to [her]145-mary throat , [her]145-mary little linen collar and linen cuffs , and sallied forth to impress [poor gentle [Margaret]157-margaret]942-poor gentle margaret . [She]145-mary certainly succeeded . [Alice]146-alice , who never thought much about beauty , had never told [Margaret]157-margaret how pretty [Mary]145-mary was ; and , as [she]146-alice came in half - blushing at [her]146-alice own self - consciousness , [Margaret]157-margaret could hardly take [her]157-margaret eyes off [her]146-alice , and [Mary]145-mary put down [her]145-mary long black lashes with a sort of dislike of the very observation [she]145-mary had taken such pains to secure . Can [you]943-you fancy the bustle of [Alice]146-alice to make the tea , to pour it out , and sweeten it to [their]944-their liking , to help and help again to clap - bread and bread - and - butter ? Can [you]943-you fancy the delight with which [she]145-mary watched [her]145-mary piled - up clap - bread disappear before [the hungry girls]945-the hungry girls , and listened to the praises of [her]145-mary home - remembered dainty ? " [[My]157-margaret mother]4875-my mother used to send [me]157-margaret some clap - bread by [any north - country person]4876-any north - country person -- bless [her]4875-my mother ! [She]4875-my mother knew how good such things taste when far away from [home]4755-home . Not but what [every one]669-every one likes it . When [I]157-margaret was in service [[my]157-margaret fellow - servants]4879-my fellow - servants were always glad to share with [me]157-margaret . [Eh]4880-eh , it 's a long time ago , [yon]943-you . "[157-margaret] " Do tell [us]4881-us about it , [Alice]146-alice , "[157-margaret] said [Margaret]157-margaret . " Why , [lass]4844-lass , there 's nothing to tell . There was more mouths at [home]4755-home than could be fed . [Tom]138-thomas , that 's [[Will]146-alice 's [father]4863-father]4884-will 's father ( [you]943-you do n't know [Will]146-alice , but [he]4884-will 's father 's [a sailor to foreign parts]4886-a sailor to foreign parts ) , had come to [Manchester]1-manchester , and sent word what terrible lots of work was to be had , both for [lads]4887-lads and [lasses]4888-lasses . So [father]4863-father sent [George]148-george first ( [you]943-you know [George]148-george , well enough , [Mary]145-mary ) , and then work was scarce out toward [Burton]13-burton , where [we]4890-we lived , and [father]4863-father said [I]157-margaret maun try and get a place . And [George]148-george wrote as how wages were far higher in [Manchester]1-manchester than [Milnthorpe]14-milnthorpe or [Lancaster]15-lancaster ; and , [lasses]4888-lasses , [I]157-margaret was young and thoughtless , and thought it was a fine thing to go so far from [home]4755-home . So , one day , th ' butcher [he]4863-father brings [us]4890-we a letter fra [George]148-george , to say [he]4863-father 'd heard on a place -- and [I]157-margaret was all agog to go , and [father]4863-father was pleased , like ; but [mother]4845-mother said little , and that little was very quiet . [I]157-margaret 've often thought [she]4845-mother was a bit hurt to see [me]157-margaret so ready to go -- [God]224-god forgive [me]157-margaret ! But [she]4845-mother packed up [my]157-margaret clothes , and some o ' the better end of [her]4845-mother own as would fit [me]157-margaret , in [yon]4896-yon little paper box up there -- it 's good for nought now , but [I]157-margaret would liefer live without fire than break it up to be burnt ; and yet it 's going on for eighty years old , for [she]4845-mother had it when [she]4845-mother was [a girl]577-a girl , and brought all [her]4845-mother clothes in it to [[father]4863-father 's]4899-father 's , when [they]4900-they were married . But , as [I]157-margaret was saying , [she]4845-mother did not cry , though the tears was often in [her]4845-mother eyes ; and [I]157-margaret seen [her]4845-mother looking after [me]157-margaret down [the lane]4901-the lane as long as [I]157-margaret were in sight , with [her]4845-mother hand shading [her]4845-mother eyes -- and that were the last look [I]157-margaret ever had on [her]4845-mother . "[157-margaret] [Alice]146-alice knew that before long [she]146-alice should go to [that mother]946-that mother ; and , besides , the griefs and bitter woes of youth have worn themselves out before [we]947-we grow old ; but [she]946-that mother looked so sorrowful that [the girls]505-the girls caught [her]946-that mother sadness , and mourned for [the poor woman who had been dead and gone so many years ago]949-the poor woman who had been dead and gone so many years ago . " Did [you]146-alice never see [her]4845-mother again , [Alice]146-alice ? Did [you]146-alice never go [home]4755-home while [she]4845-mother was alive ? "[145-mary] asked [Mary]145-mary . " No , nor since . Many a time and oft have [I]145-mary planned to go . [I]145-mary plan it yet , and hope to go [home]4755-home again before it please [God]224-god to take [me]145-mary . [I]145-mary used to try and save money enough to go for a week when [I]145-mary was in service ; but first one thing came , and then another . First , [[missis]4831-missis 's children]4905-missis 's children fell ill of the measles , just when th ' week [I]145-mary 'd ask'd for came , and [I]145-mary could n't leave [them]4905-missis 's children , for one and [all]4906-all cried for [me]145-mary to nurse [them]4905-missis 's children . Then [missis]4831-missis [herself]4831-missis fell sick , and [I]145-mary could go less than ever . For , [you]4908-you see , [they]4905-missis 's children kept [a little shop]4909-a little shop , and [he]4831-missis drank , and [missis]4831-missis and [me]145-mary was all there was to mind [children]4826-children , and [shop]4912-shop , and all , and cook and wash besides . "[145-mary] [Mary]145-mary was glad [she]145-mary had not gone into service , and said so . " Eh , [lass]4844-lass ! [thou]4914-thou little knows the pleasure o ' helping [others]737-others ; [I]145-mary was as happy there as could be ; almost as happy as [I]145-mary was at [home]4755-home . Well , but next year [I]145-mary thought [I]145-mary could go at a leisure time , and [missis]4831-missis telled [me]145-mary [I]145-mary should have a fortnight then , and [I]145-mary used to sit up all that winter working hard at patchwork , to have a quilt of [my]145-mary own making to take to [[my]145-mary mother]4875-my mother . But [master]4919-master died , and [missis]4831-missis went away fra [Manchester]1-manchester , and [I]145-mary 'd to look out for [a place]4921-a place again . "[145-mary] " Well , but , "[145-mary] interrupted [Mary]145-mary , " [I]145-mary should have thought that was the best time to go [home]4755-home . "[145-mary] " No , [I]145-mary thought not . [You]145-mary see it was a different thing going [home]4755-home for a week on a visit , may be with money in [my]145-mary pocket to give [father]4863-father a lift , to going [home]4755-home to be a burden to [him]4863-father . Besides , how could [I]145-mary hear o ' a place there ? Anyways [I]145-mary thought it best to stay , though perhaps it might have been better to [ha]4926-ha ' gone , for then [I]145-mary should [ha]4926-ha ' seen [mother]4845-mother again ; "[145-mary] and [the poor old woman]950-the poor old woman looked puzzled . " [I]157-margaret 'm sure [you]145-mary did what [you]145-mary thought right , "[157-margaret] said [Margaret]157-margaret , gently . " Ay , [lass]4844-lass , that 's it , "[146-alice] said [Alice]146-alice , raising [her]146-alice head and speaking more cheerfully . " That 's the thing , and then let [the Lord]4929-the lord send what [He]4929-the lord sees fit ; not but that [I]146-alice grieved sore , oh , sore and sad , when toward spring next year , when [my]146-alice quilt were all done to th ' lining , [George]148-george came in one evening to tell [me]146-alice [mother]4845-mother was dead . [I]146-alice cried many a night at after ; [ 3 ] [I]146-alice 'd no time for crying by day , for [that missis]4931-that missis was terrible strict ; [she]4931-that missis would not hearken to [my]146-alice going to [th]4932-th ' funeral ; and indeed [I]146-alice would have been too late , for [George]148-george set off that very night by [[th]4932-th ' coach]4933-th ' coach , and [th]4932-th ' letter had been kept or summut ( posts were not like [th ' posts]4934-th ' posts now - a - days ) , and [he]148-george found the burial all over , and [father]4863-father talking o ' flitting ; for [he]148-george could n't abide [the cottage]4936-the cottage after [mother]4845-mother was gone . "[146-alice] [ Footnote 3 : A common Lancashire phrase . " Come to [me]146-alice , [Tyrrel]159-tyrrel , soon , _ at after _ supper . "[146-alice] [SHAKSPEARE]160-shakspeare , [Richard III]128-richard . ] " Was [it]4936-the cottage [a pretty place]4938-a pretty place ? "[145-mary] asked [Mary]145-mary . " Pretty , [lass]4844-lass ! [I]145-mary never seed such a bonny bit anywhere . [You]4844-lass see there are [hills there]4940-hills there as seem to go up into th ' skies , not near may be , but that makes them all the bonnier . [I]145-mary used to think they were [the golden hills of heaven]4941-the golden hills of heaven , about which [[my]145-mary mother]4875-my mother sang when [I]145-mary was [a child]4770-a child , ' Yon are [the golden hills o ' heaven]4944-the golden hills o ' heaven , Where [ye]4844-lass sall never win . ' Something about [a ship]4945-a ship and [a lover that should hae been na lover]4946-a lover that should hae been na lover , the ballad was . Well , and near [[our]4947-we cottage]4948-our cottage were rocks . Eh , [lasses]4888-lasses ! [ye]4844-lass do n't know what rocks are in [Manchester]1-manchester ! Gray pieces o ' stone as large as [a house]4761-a house , all covered over wi ' moss of different colours , some yellow , some brown ; and the ground beneath them knee - deep in purple heather , smelling sae sweet and fragrant , and the low music of the humming - bee for ever sounding among it . [Mother]161-mother used to send [Sally]162-sally and [me]145-mary out to gather ling and heather for besoms , and it was such pleasant work ! [We]4947-we used to come [home]4755-home of an evening loaded so as [you]4844-lass could not see [us]4947-we , for all that it was so light to carry . And then [mother]4845-mother would make [us]4947-we sit down under the old hawthorn tree ( where [we]4947-we used to make [[our]4947-we house]4767-our house among the great roots as stood above th ' ground ) , to pick and tie up the heather . It seems all like yesterday , and yet it 's a long long time agone . [Poor sister [Sally]162-sally]4954-poor sister sally has been in [her]162-sally grave this forty year and more . But [I]145-mary often wonder if the hawthorn is standing yet , and if [the lasses]4955-the lasses still go to gather heather , as [we]4947-we did many and many a year past and gone . [I]145-mary sicken at heart to see [the old spot]4956-the old spot once again . May be next summer [I]145-mary may set off , if [God]224-god spares [me]145-mary to see next summer . "[145-mary] " Why have [you]145-mary never been in all these many years ? "[145-mary] asked [Mary]145-mary . " Why , [lass]4844-lass ! [first one]4958-first one wanted [me]145-mary and then another ; and [I]145-mary could n't go without money either , and [I]145-mary got very poor at times . [Tom]138-thomas was a scapegrace , [poor fellow]4959-poor fellow , and always wanted help of one kind or another ; and [[his]138-thomas wife]525-his wife ( for [I]145-mary think scapegraces are always married long before [steady folk]4961-steady folk ) was but a helpless kind of body . [She]525-his wife were always ailing , and [he]138-thomas were always in trouble ; so [I]145-mary had enough to do with [my]145-mary hands and [my]145-mary money too , for that matter . [They]525-his wife died within twelvemonth of [each other]436-each other , leaving [one lad]4833-one lad ( [they]525-his wife had had seven , but [the Lord]4929-the lord had taken six to [Himself]4929-the lord ) , [Will]148-george , as [I]145-mary was telling [you]4965-you on ; and [I]145-mary took [him]4833-one lad [myself]145-mary , and left service to make a bit on a home - place for [him]4833-one lad , and [a fine lad [he]4833-one lad was]4966-a fine lad he was , [the very spit of [[his]4833-one lad father]902-his father as to looks , only steadier]4967-the very spit of his father as to looks , only steadier . For [he]4833-one lad was steady , although nought would serve [him]4833-one lad but going to [sea]4969-sea . [I]145-mary tried all [I]145-mary could to set [him]4833-one lad again [a sailor]4970-a sailor 's life . Says [I]145-mary , ' [Folks]4739-folks is as sick as dogs all the time [they]4739-folks 're at [sea]4969-sea . [[Your]4833-one lad own mother]4973-your own mother telled [me]145-mary ( for [she]4973-your own mother came from foreign parts , being [a Manx woman]4974-a manx woman ) that [she]4973-your own mother 'd ha thanked [any one]504-any one for throwing [her]4973-your own mother into [the water]4976-the water . ' Nay , [I]145-mary sent [him]4833-one lad a ' the way to [Runcorn]16-runcorn by [[th ' Duke]4977-th ' duke 's canal]4978-th ' duke 's canal , that [he]4833-one lad might know what [th ' sea]4979-th ' sea were ; and [I]145-mary looked to see [him]4833-one lad come back as white as a sheet wi ' vomiting . But [the lad]4980-the lad went on to [Liverpool]17-liverpool and saw [real ships]4981-real ships , and came back more set than ever on being [a sailor]4970-a sailor , and [he]4833-one lad said as how [he]4833-one lad had never been sick at all , and thought [he]4833-one lad could stand [the sea]4983-the sea pretty well . So [I]145-mary telled [him]4833-one lad [he]4833-one lad mun do as [he]4833-one lad liked ; and [he]4833-one lad thanked [me]145-mary and kissed [me]145-mary , for all [I]145-mary was very frabbit [ 4 ] with [him]4833-one lad ; and now [he]4833-one lad 's gone to [South America]18-south america , at [t'other side of the sun]4984-t'other side of the sun , [they]4985-they tell [me]145-mary . "[145-mary] [ Footnote 4 : " [Frabbit]163-frabbit , "[145-mary] peevish . ] [Mary]145-mary stole a glance at [Margaret]157-margaret to see what [she]157-margaret thought of [Alice]146-alice 's geography ; but [Margaret]157-margaret looked so quiet and demure , that [Mary]145-mary was in doubt if [she]145-mary were not really ignorant . Not that [Mary]145-mary 's knowledge was very profound , but [she]145-mary had seen a terrestrial globe , and knew where to find [France]19-france and [the continents]951-the continents on a map . After this long talking [Alice]146-alice seemed lost for a time in reverie ; and [the girls]505-the girls , respecting [her]146-alice thoughts , which [they]505-the girls suspected had wandered to the home and scenes of [her]146-alice childhood , were silent . All at once [she]146-alice recalled [her]146-alice duties as [hostess]953-hostess , and by an effort brought back [her]146-alice mind to the present time . " [Margaret]157-margaret , [thou]4986-thou must let [Mary]145-mary hear [thee]157-margaret sing . [I]146-alice do n't know about fine music [myself]146-alice , but [folks]4739-folks say [Margaret]157-margaret is [a rare singer]4988-a rare singer , and [I]146-alice know [she]157-margaret can make [me]146-alice cry at any time by singing ' [Th ' Owdham Weaver]4989-th ' owdham weaver . ' Do sing that , [Margaret]157-margaret , there 's [a good lass]4990-a good lass . "[146-alice] With a faint smile , as if amused at [Alice]146-alice 's choice of a song , [Margaret]157-margaret began . Do [you]954-you know " [The Oldham Weaver]164-the oldham weaver ? "[954-you] Not unless [you]954-you are [Lancashire]20-lancashire born and bred , for it is a complete [Lancashire]20-lancashire ditty . [I]0-i will copy it for [you]954-you . [THE OLDHAM WEAVER]955-the oldham weaver . [I.]0-i Oi'm [a poor cotton - weyver]956-a poor cotton - weyver , as [mony a one knoowas]165-mony a one knoowas , [Oi've]957-oi nowt for [t]958-t ' yeat , an ' oi've woorn eawt [my]0-i clooas , [Yo'ad]959-yo'ad hardly gi ' tuppence for aw as oi've on , [My]0-i clogs are boath brosten , an ' stuckins oi've none , [Yo'd]959-yo'ad think it wur hard , To be browt into [th ' warld]960-th ' warld , To be -- clemmed , [ 5 ] an ' do th ' best as [yo]959-yo'ad con . II . Owd [Dicky o ' Billy]166-dicky o ' billy 's kept telling [me]0-i lung , [Wee]961-wee s'd ha ' better toimes if [I]0-i 'd but how d [my]0-i tung , [Oi've]957-oi howden [my]0-i tung , till [oi've]957-oi near stopped [my]0-i breath , [Oi]957-oi think [i]0-i ' [my]0-i heeart oi'se soon clem to deeath , Owd [Dicky]166-dicky o ' billy 's weel crammed , [He]166-dicky o ' billy never wur clemmed , An ' [he]166-dicky o ' billy ne'er picked ower [i]0-i ' [his]166-dicky o ' billy loife . [ 6 ] III . [We]962-we tow'rt on six week -- thinking aitch day wur th ' last , [We]962-we shifted , an ' shifted , till neaw [we]962-we 're quoite fast ; [We]962-we lived upo ' nettles , whoile nettles wur good , An ' Waterloo porridge the best o ' eawr food , [Oi'm]957-oi tellin ' [yo]963-yo ' true , [Oi]957-oi can find [folk enow]964-folk enow , As wur livin ' [na]965-na better nor [me]0-i . IV . Owd [Billy o ' Dans]167-bill sent [th ' baileys]966-th ' baileys one day , [Fur a shop]967-fur a shop deebt [oi]957-oi eawd [him]166-dicky o ' billy , as [oi]957-oi could [na]965-na pay , But [he]166-dicky o ' billy wur too lat , fur owd Billy o ' th ' Bent , Had sowd th ' tit an ' cart , an ' ta'en goods fur th ' rent , [We]962-we 'd neawt left bo ' [th ' owd stoo ']968-th ' owd stoo ' , That wur seeats fur two , An ' on it ceawred [Marget]168-eawr marget an ' [me]0-i . V. Then [t ' baileys]969-t ' baileys leuked reawnd as sloy as a meawse , When [they]969-t ' baileys seed as aw t ' goods were ta'en eawt o ' t ' heawse , Says one chap to [th ' tother]970-th ' tother , " Aws gone , theaw may see ; "[957-oi] Says oi , " Ne'er freet , [mon]4991-mon , [yeaur]970-th ' tother welcome ta ' [me]957-oi . "[957-oi] [They]969-t ' baileys made no moor ado But whopped up [th ' eawd stoo ']971-th ' eawd stoo ' , An ' [we]962-we booath leet , whack -- upo ' t ' flags ! VI . Then [oi]957-oi said to [eawr Marget]168-eawr marget , as [we]962-we lay upo ' t ' floor , " [We]962-we 's never be lower [i]957-oi ' this warld , oi'm sure , If ever things awtern , oi'm sure [they]969-t ' baileys mun mend , For [oi]957-oi think [i]957-oi ' [my]957-oi heart [we]962-we 're booath at t ' far eend ; For [meeat]4992-meeat [we]962-we ha ' none ; Nor looms t ' weyve on,-- [Edad]21-edad ! [they]969-t ' baileys 're as good lost as fund . "[957-oi] VII . [Eawr Marget]168-eawr marget declares had hoo cloo'as to put on , Hoo'd goo up to [Lunnon]22-lunnon an ' talk to [th ' greet mon]972-th ' greet mon ; An ' if things were na awtered when there hoo had been , Hoo 's fully resolved t ' sew up meawth an ' eend ; [Hoo]169-hoo 's neawt to say again t ' [king]973-king , But hoo loikes a fair thing , An ' hoo says hoo can tell when hoo 's hurt . [ Footnote 5 : " [Clem]170-clem , "[169-hoo] to starve with hunger . " Hard is the choice , when [the valiant]4993-the valiant must eat [their]4993-the valiant arms or _ clem_."--_Ben[171-jonson] [Jonson]171-jonson . _ ] [ Footnote 6 : To " pick ower , "[169-hoo] means to throw [the shuttle]974-the shuttle in hand - loom weaving . ] The air to which this is sung is a kind of droning recitative , depending much on expression and feeling . To read it , it may , perhaps , seem humorous ; but it is that humour which is near akin to pathos , and to [those who have seen the distress it]975-those who have seen the distress it describes , it is a powerfully pathetic song . [Margaret]157-margaret had both witnessed the destitution , and had the heart to feel it ; and withal , [her]157-margaret voice was of that rich and rare order , which does not require any great compass of notes to make itself appreciated . [Alice]146-alice had [her]146-alice quiet enjoyment of tears . But [Margaret]157-margaret , with fixed eye , and earnest , dreamy look , seemed to become more and more absorbed in realising to [herself]157-margaret the woe [she]157-margaret had been describing , and which [she]157-margaret felt might at that very moment be suffering and hopeless within a short distance of [their]976-their comparative comfort . Suddenly [she]157-margaret burst forth with all the power of [her]157-margaret magnificent voice , as if a prayer from [her]157-margaret very heart for [all who were in distress]977-all who were in distress , in the grand supplication , " [Lord]4994-lord , remember [David]172-david . "[157-margaret] [Mary]145-mary held [her]145-mary breath , unwilling to lose a note , it was so clear , so perfect , so imploring . [A far more correct musician]978-a far more correct musician than [Mary]145-mary might have paused with equal admiration of the really scientific knowledge , with which [the poor depressed - looking young needle - woman]979-the poor depressed - looking young needle - woman used [her]979-the poor depressed - looking young needle - woman superb and flexile voice . [Deborah Travers]173-deborah travers [herself]173-deborah travers ( once [an Oldham factory girl]980-an oldham factory girl , and afterwards the darling of [fashionable crowds]981-fashionable crowds as [Mrs. Knyvett]174-mrs. knyvett ) might have owned [a sister]982-a sister in [her]979-the poor depressed - looking young needle - woman art . [She]979-the poor depressed - looking young needle - woman stopped ; and with tears of holy sympathy in [her]979-the poor depressed - looking young needle - woman eyes , [Alice]146-alice thanked [the songstress]983-the songstress , who resumed [her]983-the songstress calm , demure manner , much to [Mary]145-mary 's wonder , for [she]983-the songstress looked at [her]983-the songstress unweariedly , as if surprised that the hidden power should not be perceived in the outward appearance . When [Alice]146-alice 's little speech of thanks was over , there was quiet enough to hear a fine , though rather quavering , male voice , going over again one or two strains of [Margaret]157-margaret 's song . " [That 's [grandfather]4996-grandfather]4995-that 's grandfather ! "[157-margaret] exclaimed [she]157-margaret . " [I]157-margaret must be going , for [he]4996-grandfather said [he]4996-grandfather should not be at [home]4755-home till past nine . "[157-margaret] " Well , [I]157-margaret 'll not say nay , for [I]157-margaret 've to be up by four for a very heavy wash at [Mrs. Simpson]175-mrs. simpson 's ; but [I]157-margaret shall be terrible glad to see [you]505-the girls again at any time , [lasses]4888-lasses ; and [I]157-margaret hope [you]505-the girls 'll take to [one another]4862-one another . "[157-margaret] As [the girls]505-the girls ran up [the cellar steps]985-the cellar steps together , [Margaret]157-margaret said : " Just step in and see [grandfather]4996-grandfather . [I]157-margaret should like [him]4996-grandfather to see [you]505-the girls . "[157-margaret] And [Mary]145-mary consented . CHAPTER V. [THE MILL ON FIRE]986-the mill on fire -- [JEM WILSON]154-jem TO THE RESCUE . Learned [he]154-jem was ; nor bird , nor insect flew , But [he]154-jem [its]154-jem leafy home and history knew ; Nor wild - flower decked the rock , nor moss the well , But [he]154-jem its name and qualities could tell . [ELLIOTT]176-elliott . There is [a class of men in [Manchester]1-manchester , unknown even to [many of [the inhabitants]454-the inhabitants]988-many of the inhabitants , and whose existence will probably be doubted by many , who yet may claim kindred with all the noble names that science recognises . [I]0-i said " in [Manchester]1-manchester , "[0-i] but [they]987-a class of men in manchester , unknown even to many of the inhabitants , and whose existence will probably be doubted by many , who yet may claim kindred with all the noble names that science recognises . i said " in manchester , " but they are scattered all over the manufacturing districts of lancashire are scattered all over [the manufacturing districts of [Lancashire]20-lancashire]990-the manufacturing districts of lancashire]987-a class of men in manchester , unknown even to many of the inhabitants , and whose existence will probably be doubted by many , who yet may claim kindred with all the noble names that science recognises . i said " in manchester , " but they are scattered all over the manufacturing districts of lancashire . In [the neighbourhood of [Oldham]23-oldham]991-the neighbourhood of oldham there are [weavers]767-weavers , common hand - loom weavers , who throw the shuttle with unceasing sound , though [Newton]177-newton 's " Principia "[767-weavers] lie open on the loom , to be snatched at in work hours , but revelled over in meal times , or at night . Mathematical problems are received with interest , and studied with absorbing attention by [many a broad - spoken , common - looking , factory - hand]993-many a broad - spoken , common - looking , factory - hand . It is perhaps less astonishing that the more popularly interesting branches of natural history have [their]994-their warm and devoted followers among [this class]995-this class . There are botanists among [them]995-this class , equally familiar with either [the Linnæan]24-the linnæan or the Natural system , who know the name and habitat of every plant within a day 's walk from [[their]987-a class of men in manchester , unknown even to many of the inhabitants , and whose existence will probably be doubted by many , who yet may claim kindred with all the noble names that science recognises . i said " in manchester , " but they are scattered all over the manufacturing districts of lancashire dwellings]996-their dwellings ; [who steal the holiday of a day or two when any particular plant should be in flower]997-who steal the holiday of a day or two when any particular plant should be in flower , and tying up [their]987-a class of men in manchester , unknown even to many of the inhabitants , and whose existence will probably be doubted by many , who yet may claim kindred with all the noble names that science recognises . i said " in manchester , " but they are scattered all over the manufacturing districts of lancashire simple food in [their]987-a class of men in manchester , unknown even to many of the inhabitants , and whose existence will probably be doubted by many , who yet may claim kindred with all the noble names that science recognises . i said " in manchester , " but they are scattered all over the manufacturing districts of lancashire pocket - handkerchiefs , set off with single purpose to fetch [home]4755-home the humble - looking weed . There are [entomologists , who may be seen with a rude - looking net , ready to catch any winged insect , or a kind of dredge]999-entomologists , who may be seen with a rude - looking net , ready to catch any winged insect , or a kind of dredge , with which [they]999-entomologists , who may be seen with a rude - looking net , ready to catch any winged insect , or a kind of dredge rake [the green and slimy pools]1000-the green and slimy pools ; [practical , shrewd , hard - working men]1001-practical , shrewd , hard - working men , who pore over every new specimen with real scientific delight . Nor is it the common and more obvious divisions of Entomology and Botany that alone attract [these earnest seekers]1002-these earnest seekers after knowledge . Perhaps it may be owing to the great annual town - holiday of [Whitsun]25-whitsun - week so often falling in May or June that [the two great , beautiful families of Ephemeridæ and [Phryganidæ]178-phryganidæ]1003-the two great , beautiful families of ephemeridæ and phryganidæ have been so much and so closely studied by [Manchester workmen]1004-manchester workmen , while [they]1003-the two great , beautiful families of ephemeridæ and phryganidæ have in a great measure escaped general observation . If [you]1005-you will refer to the preface to [Sir J. E. Smith]179-sir j. e. smith 's Life ( [I]0-i have it not by [me]0-i , or [I]0-i would copy [you]1005-you the exact passage ) , [you]1005-you will find that [he]179-sir j. e. smith names a little circumstance corroborative of what [I]0-i have said . [Sir J. E. Smith]179-sir j. e. smith , being on a visit to [Roscoe]180-roscoe , of [Liverpool]17-liverpool , made some inquiries from [him]180-roscoe as to the habitat of a very rare plant , said to be found in [certain places in [Lancashire]20-lancashire]1006-certain places in lancashire . [Mr. Roscoe]180-roscoe knew nothing of the plant ; but stated , that if [any one]504-any one could give [him]180-roscoe the desired information , it would be a hand - loom weaver in [Manchester]1-manchester , whom [he]180-roscoe named . [Sir J. E. Smith]179-sir j. e. smith proceeded by [coach]1008-coach to [Manchester]1-manchester , and on arriving at [that town]1009-that town , [he]179-sir j. e. smith inquired of [the porter who was carrying [his]179-sir j. e. smith luggage]1010-the porter who was carrying his luggage if [he]179-sir j. e. smith could direct [him]179-sir j. e. smith to So and So . " Oh , yes , "[708-the man] replied [the man]708-the man . " [He]179-sir j. e. smith does a bit in [my]708-the man way ; "[708-the man] and , on further investigation , it turned out , that both [the porter]1012-the porter , and [[his]179-sir j. e. smith friend]553-his friend [the weaver]758-the weaver , were [skilful botanists]1015-skilful botanists , and able to give [Sir J. E. Smith]179-sir j. e. smith the very information which [he]179-sir j. e. smith wanted . Such are the tastes and pursuits of [some of [the thoughtful , little understood , working men of [Manchester]1-manchester]1017-the thoughtful , little understood , working men of manchester]1016-some of the thoughtful , little understood , working men of manchester . And [[Margaret]157-margaret 's grandfather]1018-margaret 's grandfather was one of these . [He]1018-margaret 's grandfather was [a little wiry - looking old man]1019-a little wiry - looking old man , who moved with a jerking motion , as if [his]1018-margaret 's grandfather limbs were worked by a string like [a child]4770-a child 's toy , with dun coloured hair lying thin and soft at the back and sides of [his]1018-margaret 's grandfather head ; [his]1018-margaret 's grandfather forehead was so large it seemed to overbalance the rest of [his]1018-margaret 's grandfather face , which had indeed lost its natural contour by the absence of all the teeth . The eyes absolutely gleamed with intelligence ; so keen , so observant , [you]1021-you felt as if they were almost wizard - like . Indeed , [the whole room]1022-the whole room looked not unlike [[a wizard]1023-a wizard 's dwelling]1024-a wizard 's dwelling . Instead of pictures were hung rude wooden frames of impaled insects ; the little table was covered with cabalistic books ; and a case of mysterious instruments lay beside , one of which [Job Legh]156-job was using when [[his]156-job grand - daughter]1025-his grand - daughter entered . On [her]157-margaret appearance [he]1018-margaret 's grandfather pushed [his]1018-margaret 's grandfather spectacles up so as to rest midway on [his]1018-margaret 's grandfather forehead , and gave [Mary]145-mary a short , kind welcome . But [Margaret]157-margaret [he]1018-margaret 's grandfather caressed as [a mother]883-a mother caresses [her]883-a mother first - born ; stroking [her]157-margaret with tenderness , and almost altering [his]1018-margaret 's grandfather voice as [he]1018-margaret 's grandfather spoke to [her]157-margaret . [Mary]145-mary looked round on the odd , strange things [she]145-mary had never seen at [home]4755-home , and which seemed to [her]145-mary to have a very uncanny look . " Is [[your]157-margaret grandfather]5001-your grandfather [a fortune - teller]5002-a fortune - teller ? "[145-mary] whispered [she]145-mary to [[her]145-mary new friend]1028-her new friend . " No , "[157-margaret] replied [Margaret]157-margaret , in the same voice ; " but [you]157-margaret 're not the first as has taken [him]5001-your grandfather for such . [He]5001-your grandfather is only fond of such things as [most folks]5003-most folks know nothing about . "[157-margaret] " And do [you]157-margaret know aught about them , too ? "[157-margaret] " [I]157-margaret know a bit about some of the things [grandfather]4996-grandfather is fond on ; just because [he]5001-your grandfather 's fond on ['em]5005-'em [I]157-margaret tried to learn about them . "[157-margaret] " What things are these ? "[145-mary] said [Mary]145-mary , struck with the weird looking creatures that sprawled around [the room]616-the room in [their]1030-their roughly - made glass cases . But [she]145-mary was not prepared for the technical names which [Job Legh]156-job pattered down on [her]145-mary ear , on which they fell like hail on a skylight ; and the strange language only bewildered [her]145-mary more than ever . [Margaret]157-margaret saw the state of the case , and came to the rescue . " Look , [Mary]145-mary , at this horrid scorpion . [He]5001-your grandfather gave [me]157-margaret such a fright : [I]157-margaret 'm all of a twitter yet when [I]157-margaret think of it . [Grandfather]181-grandfather went to [Liverpool]17-liverpool one [Whitsun]25-whitsun - week to go strolling about [the docks]5006-the docks and pick up what [he]181-grandfather could from [the sailors]5007-the sailors , who often bring some queer thing or another from [the hot countries [they]5007-the sailors go to]5008-the hot countries they go to ; and so [he]181-grandfather sees a chap with a bottle in [his]181-grandfather hand , like [a druggist]5009-a druggist 's physic - bottle ; and says [grandfather]4996-grandfather , ' What have [ye]181-grandfather gotten there ? ' So [the sailor]5011-the sailor holds it up , and [grandfather]4996-grandfather knew it was a rare kind o ' scorpion , not common even in [the East Indies]26-the east indies where [the man]708-the man came from ; and says [he]4996-grandfather , ' How did [ye]181-grandfather catch [this fine fellow]5014-this fine fellow , for [he]5014-this fine fellow would n't be taken for nothing [I]157-margaret 'm thinking ? ' And [the man]708-the man said as how when [they]5016-they were unloading [the ship]5017-the ship [he]708-the man 'd found [him]708-the man lying behind a bag of rice , and [he]708-the man thought the cold had killed [him]708-the man , for [he]708-the man was not squashed nor injured a bit . [He]708-the man did not like to part with any of the spirit out of [his]708-the man grog to put the scorpion in , but slipped [him]708-the man into the bottle , knowing there were [folks enow]5018-folks enow who would give [him]708-the man something for [him]708-the man . So grandfather gives [him]708-the man a shilling . "[157-margaret] " Two shilling , "[156-job] interrupted [Job Legh]156-job , " and a good bargain it was . "[156-job] " Well ! [grandfather]4996-grandfather came [home]4755-home as proud as [Punch]182-punch , and pulled the bottle out of [his]4996-grandfather pocket . But [you]5021-you see th ' scorpion were doubled up , and [grandfather]4996-grandfather thought [I]157-margaret could n't fairly see how big [he]708-the man was . So [he]4996-grandfather shakes [him]708-the man out right before the fire ; and a good warm one it was , for [I]157-margaret was ironing , [I]157-margaret remember . [I]157-margaret left off ironing , and stooped down over [him]708-the man , to look at [him]708-the man better , and [grandfather]4996-grandfather got a book , and began to read how this very kind were the most poisonous and vicious species , how [their]5024-their bite were often fatal , and then went on to read how [people who were bitten]5025-people who were bitten got swelled , and screamed with pain . [I]157-margaret was listening hard , but as it fell out , [I]157-margaret never took [my]157-margaret eyes off the creature , though [I]157-margaret could not ha ' told [I]157-margaret was watching it . Suddenly it seemed to give a jerk , and before [I]157-margaret could speak , it gave another , and in a minute it was as wild as could be , running at [me]157-margaret just like a mad dog . "[157-margaret] " What did [you]157-margaret do ? "[145-mary] asked [Mary]145-mary . " [Me]145-mary ! why , [I]145-mary jumped first on a chair , and then on all the things [I]145-mary 'd been ironing on the dresser , and [I]145-mary screamed for [grandfather]4996-grandfather to come up by [me]145-mary , but [he]4996-grandfather did not hearken to [me]145-mary . "[145-mary] " Why , if [I]157-margaret 'd come up by [thee]157-margaret , who 'd [ha]5027-ha ' caught the creature , [I]157-margaret should like to know ? "[157-margaret] " Well , [I]157-margaret begged [grandfather]4996-grandfather to crush [it]5029-it , and [I]157-margaret had the iron right over it once , ready to drop , but [grandfather]4996-grandfather begged [me]157-margaret not to hurt it in that way . So [I]157-margaret could n't think what [he]4996-grandfather 'd have , for [he]4996-grandfather hopped round [the room]616-the room as if [he]4996-grandfather were sore afraid , for all [he]4996-grandfather begged [me]157-margaret not to injure [it]5029-it . At last [he]4996-grandfather goes to [th ' kettle]5032-th ' kettle , and lifts up the lid , and peeps in . What on earth is [he]4996-grandfather doing that for , thinks [I]157-margaret ; [he]4996-grandfather 'll never drink [his]4996-grandfather tea with a scorpion running free and easy about [the room]616-the room . Then [he]4996-grandfather takes the tongs , and [he]4996-grandfather settles [his]4996-grandfather spectacles on [his]4996-grandfather nose , and in a minute [he]4996-grandfather had lifted the creature up by th ' leg , and dropped [him]4996-grandfather into the boiling water . "[157-margaret] " And did that kill [him]4996-grandfather ? "[145-mary] said [Mary]145-mary . " Ay , sure enough ; [he]4996-grandfather boiled for longer time than [grandfather]4996-grandfather liked though . But [I]145-mary was so afeard of [his]4996-grandfather coming round again . [I]145-mary ran to [the public - house]5035-the public - house for some gin , and [grandfather]4996-grandfather filled the bottle , and then [we]5037-we poured off the water , and picked [him]4996-grandfather out of the kettle , and dropped [him]4996-grandfather into the bottle , and [he]4996-grandfather were there above a twelvemonth . "[145-mary] " What brought [him]4996-grandfather to life at first ? "[145-mary] asked [Mary]145-mary . " Why , [you]4996-grandfather see , [he]4996-grandfather were never really dead , only torpid -- that is , dead asleep with the cold , and [our]5037-we good fire brought [him]4996-grandfather round . "[145-mary] " [I]145-mary 'm glad [father]4863-father does not care for such things , "[145-mary] said [Mary]145-mary . " Are [you]4996-grandfather ! Well , [I]145-mary 'm often downright glad [grandfather]4996-grandfather is so fond of [his]4996-grandfather books , and [his]4996-grandfather creatures , and [his]4996-grandfather plants . It does [my]145-mary heart good to see [him]4996-grandfather so happy , sorting them all at [home]4755-home , and so ready to go in search of more , whenever [he]4996-grandfather 's a spare day . Look at [him]4996-grandfather now ! [he]4996-grandfather 's gone back to [his]4996-grandfather books , and [he]4996-grandfather 'll be as happy as [a king]5041-a king , working away till [I]145-mary make [him]4996-grandfather go to bed . It keeps [him]4996-grandfather silent , to be sure ; but so long as [I]145-mary see [him]4996-grandfather earnest , and pleased , and eager , what does that matter ? Then , when [he]4996-grandfather has [his]4996-grandfather talking bouts , [you]145-mary ca n't think how much [he]4996-grandfather has to say . [Dear grandfather]5042-dear grandfather ! [you]145-mary do n't know how happy [we]5043-we are ! "[145-mary] [Mary]145-mary wondered if [the dear grandfather]1031-the dear grandfather heard all this , for [Margaret]157-margaret did not speak in an under tone ; but no ! [he]1031-the dear grandfather was far too deep and eager in solving a problem . [He]1031-the dear grandfather did not even notice [Mary]145-mary 's leave - taking , and [she]145-mary went [home]4755-home with the feeling that [she]145-mary had that night made the acquaintance of two of [the strangest people [she]145-mary ever saw in [her]145-mary life]1033-the strangest people she ever saw in her life . [Margaret]157-margaret , so quiet , so common place , until [her]157-margaret singing powers were called forth ; so silent from [home]4755-home , so cheerful and agreeable at [home]4755-home ; and [[her]145-mary grandfather]1036-her grandfather so very different to [any one [Mary]145-mary had ever seen]1037-any one mary had ever seen . [Margaret]157-margaret had said [he]1031-the dear grandfather was not [a fortune - teller]5002-a fortune - teller , but [she]157-margaret did not know whether to believe [her]157-margaret . To resolve [her]145-mary doubts , [she]145-mary told the history of the evening to [[her]145-mary father]564-her father , who was interested by [her]145-mary account , and curious to see and judge for [himself]564-her father . Opportunities are not often wanting where inclination goes before , and ere the end of that winter [Mary]145-mary looked upon [Margaret]157-margaret almost as [an old friend]1040-an old friend . [The latter]511-the latter would bring [her]157-margaret work when [Mary]145-mary was likely to be at [home]4755-home in the evenings and sit with [her]157-margaret ; and [Job Legh]156-job would put a book and [his]156-job pipe in [his]156-job pocket and just step round the corner to fetch [[his]156-job grand - child]1043-his grand - child , ready for a talk if [he]156-job found [Barton]145-mary in ; ready to pull out pipe and book if [the girls]505-the girls wanted [him]156-job to wait , and [John]131-john barton was still at [[his]131-john barton club]887-his club . In short , ready to do whatever would give pleasure to [[his]131-john barton darling [Margaret]157-margaret]1046-his darling margaret . [I]0-i do not know what points of resemblance ( or dissimilitude , for [the one joins people]1047-the one joins people as often as [the other]1048-the other ) attracted [the two girls]1049-the two girls to [each other]436-each other . [Margaret]157-margaret had the great charm of possessing good strong common sense , and do [you]1051-you not perceive how involuntarily this is valued ? It is so pleasant to have [a friend who possesses the power of setting a difficult question in a clear light]1052-a friend who possesses the power of setting a difficult question in a clear light ; whose judgment can tell what is best to be done ; and who is so convinced of what is " wisest , best , "[1052-a friend who possesses the power of setting a difficult question in a clear light] that in consideration of the end , all difficulties in the way diminish . [People]4744-people admire talent , and talk about [their]4744-people admiration . But [they]4744-people value common sense without talking about it , and often without knowing it . So [Mary]145-mary and [Margaret]157-margaret grew in love one toward the other ; and [Mary]145-mary told many of [her]145-mary feelings in a way [she]145-mary had never done before to [any one]504-any one . Most of [her]145-mary foibles also were made known to [Margaret]157-margaret , but not all . There was one cherished weakness still concealed from every one . It concerned [a lover]1055-a lover , not beloved , but favoured by [fancy]1056-fancy . [A gallant , handsome young man]1057-a gallant , handsome young man ; but -- not beloved . Yet [Mary]145-mary hoped to meet [him]1057-a gallant , handsome young man every day in [her]145-mary walks , blushed when [she]145-mary heard [his]1057-a gallant , handsome young man name , and tried to think of [him]1057-a gallant , handsome young man as [[her]145-mary future husband]1058-her future husband , and above all , tried to think of [herself]145-mary as [[his]1057-a gallant , handsome young man future wife]1059-his future wife . Alas ! poor [Mary]145-mary ! Bitter woe did [thy]145-mary weakness work [thee]145-mary . [She]145-mary had [other lovers]1060-other lovers . [One or two]1061-one or two would gladly have kept [her]145-mary company , but [she]145-mary held [herself]145-mary too high , [they]1061-one or two said . [Jem Wilson]154-jem said nothing , but loved on and on , ever more fondly ; [he]154-jem hoped against hope ; [he]154-jem would not give up , for it seemed like giving up life to give up thought of [Mary]145-mary . [He]154-jem did not dare to look to any end of all this ; the present , so that [he]154-jem saw [her]145-mary , touched the hem of [her]145-mary garment , was enough . Surely , in time , such deep love would beget love . [He]154-jem would not relinquish hope , and yet [her]145-mary coldness of manner was enough to daunt [any man]1062-any man ; and it made [Jem]154-jem more despairing than [he]154-jem would acknowledge for a long time even to [himself]154-jem . But one evening [he]154-jem came round by [[Barton]131-john barton 's house]1063-barton 's house , [a willing messenger for [[his]154-jem father]902-his father]1064-a willing messenger for his father , and opening the door saw [Margaret]157-margaret sitting asleep before the fire . [She]157-margaret had come in to speak to [Mary]145-mary ; and worn out by a long working , watching night , [she]157-margaret fell asleep in the genial warmth . An old - fashioned saying about a pair of gloves came into [Jem]154-jem 's mind , and stepping gently up [he]154-jem kissed [Margaret]157-margaret with a friendly kiss . [She]157-margaret awoke , and perfectly understanding the thing , [she]157-margaret said , " For shame of [yourself]154-jem , [Jem]154-jem ! What would [Mary]145-mary say ? "[157-margaret] [Lightly]183-lightly said , lightly answered . " [She]145-mary 'd nobbut say , practice makes perfect . "[183-lightly] And [they]1066-they both laughed . But the words [Margaret]157-margaret had said rankled in [Jem]154-jem 's mind . Would [Mary]145-mary care ? Would [she]145-mary care in the very least ? [They]1066-they seemed to call for an answer by night , and by day ; and [Jem]154-jem felt that [his]154-jem heart told [him]154-jem [Mary]145-mary was quite indifferent to any action of [his]154-jem . Still [he]154-jem loved on , and on , ever more fondly . [[Mary]145-mary 's father]1067-mary 's father was well aware of the nature of [Jem Wilson]154-jem 's feelings for [[his]1067-mary 's father daughter]724-his daughter , but [he]1067-mary 's father took no notice of [them]1069-them to [any one]504-any one , thinking [Mary]145-mary full young yet for the cares of married life , and unwilling , too , to entertain the idea of parting with [her]145-mary at any time , however distant . But [he]1067-mary 's father welcomed [Jem]154-jem at [[his]1067-mary 's father house]1071-his house , as [he]1067-mary 's father would have done [[[his]1067-mary 's father father]902-his father 's son]1073-his father 's son , whatever were [his]1067-mary 's father motives for coming ; and now and then admitted the thought , that [Mary]145-mary might do worse when [her]145-mary time came , than marry [Jem Wilson]154-jem , [a steady workman at a good trade]1074-a steady workman at a good trade , [a good son to [[his]154-jem parents]786-his parents]1075-a good son to his parents , and [a fine manly spirited chap]1077-a fine manly spirited chap -- at least when [Mary]145-mary was not by : for when [she]145-mary was present [he]1067-mary 's father watched [her]145-mary too closely , and too anxiously , to have much of what [John Barton]131-john barton called " spunk "[131-john barton] in [him]1067-mary 's father . It was towards the end of February , in that year , and a bitter black frost had lasted for many weeks . The keen east wind had long since swept [the streets]772-the streets clean , though on a gusty day the dust would rise like pounded ice , and make [people]4744-people 's faces quite smart with the cold force with which it blew against [them]4744-people . [Houses]1080-houses , sky , [people]4744-people , and every thing looked as if a gigantic brush had washed them all over with a dark shade of Indian ink . There was some reason for this grimy appearance on [human beings]668-human beings , whatever there might be for the dun looks of [the landscape]1083-the landscape ; for soft water had become an article not even to be purchased ; and [the poor washerwomen]1084-the poor washerwomen might be seen vainly trying to procure a little by breaking the thick gray ice that coated the ditches and ponds in [the neighbourhood]466-the neighbourhood . [People]4744-people prophesied a long continuance to this already lengthened frost ; said the spring would be very late ; no spring fashions required ; no summer clothing purchased for a short uncertain summer . Indeed there was no end to the evil prophesied during the continuance of that bleak east wind . [Mary]145-mary hurried [home]4755-home one evening , just as daylight was fading , from [Miss Simmonds]152-miss simmonds ' , with [her]145-mary shawl held up to [her]145-mary mouth , and [her]145-mary head bent as if in deprecation of the meeting wind . So [she]145-mary did not perceive [Margaret]157-margaret till , [she]157-margaret was close upon [her]157-margaret at the very turning into [the court]604-the court . " Bless [me]157-margaret , [Margaret]157-margaret ! is that [you]157-margaret ? Where are [you]157-margaret bound to ? "[157-margaret] " To nowhere but [[your]157-margaret own house]5044-your own house ( that is , if [you]157-margaret 'll take [me]157-margaret in ) . [I]157-margaret 've a job of work to finish to - night ; mourning , as must be in time for the funeral to - morrow ; and [grandfather]4996-grandfather has been out moss - hunting , and will not be [home]4755-home till late . "[157-margaret] " Oh , how charming it will be . [I]157-margaret 'll help [you]157-margaret if [you]157-margaret 're backward . Have [you]157-margaret much to do ? "[157-margaret] " Yes , [I]157-margaret only got the order yesterday at noon ; and there 's [three girls]5047-three girls beside [the mother]5048-the mother ; and what with trying on and matching the stuff ( for there was not enough in the piece [they]5047-three girls chose first ) , [I]157-margaret 'm above a bit behindhand . [I]157-margaret 've the skirts all to make . [I]157-margaret kept that work till candlelight ; and the sleeves , to say nothing of little bits to the bodies ; for [the missis]5049-the missis is very particular , and [I]157-margaret could scarce keep from smiling while [they]5047-three girls were crying so , really taking on sadly [I]157-margaret 'm sure , to hear first one and then t'other clear up to notice the sit of [her]5049-the missis gown . [They]5047-three girls were n't to be [misfits]5050-misfits [I]157-margaret promise [you]157-margaret , though [they]5047-three girls were in such trouble . "[157-margaret] " Well , [Margaret]157-margaret , [you]157-margaret 're right welcome as [you]157-margaret know , and [I]157-margaret 'll sit down and help [you]157-margaret with pleasure , though [I]157-margaret was tired enough of sewing to - night at [Miss Simmonds]152-miss simmonds ' . "[157-margaret] By this time [Mary]145-mary had broken up the raking coal , and lighted [her]145-mary candle ; and [Margaret]157-margaret settled [herself]157-margaret to [her]157-margaret work on one side of the table , while [[her]157-margaret friend]586-her friend hurried over [her]586-her friend tea at the other . The things were then lifted _ en masse _ to the dresser ; and dusting [her]157-margaret side of the table with the apron [she]157-margaret always wore at [home]4755-home , [Mary]145-mary took up some breadths and began to run them together . " Who 's it all for , for if [you]157-margaret told [me]145-mary [I]145-mary 've forgotten ? "[145-mary] " Why for [Mrs. Ogden]184-mrs. ogden as keeps [[the greengrocer]5051-the greengrocer 's shop in [Oxford Road]27-oxford road]5052-the greengrocer 's shop in oxford road . [[Her]184-mrs. ogden husband]587-her husband drank [himself]587-her husband to death , and though [she]184-mrs. ogden cried over [him]587-her husband and [his]587-her husband ways all the time [he]587-her husband was alive , [she]184-mrs. ogden 's fretted sadly for [him]587-her husband now [he]587-her husband 's dead . "[145-mary] " Has [he]587-her husband left [her]184-mrs. ogden much to go upon ? "[145-mary] asked [Mary]145-mary , examining the texture of the dress . " This is beautifully fine soft bombazine . "[145-mary] " No , [I]145-mary 'm much afeared there 's but little , and there 's [several young children]5054-several young children , besides [the three Miss Ogdens]185-the three miss ogdens . "[145-mary] " [I]145-mary should have thought [girls like [them]5054-several young children]5055-girls like them would ha ' made [their]5055-girls like them own gowns , "[145-mary] observed [Mary]145-mary . " So [I]145-mary dare say [they]5054-several young children do , [many a one]5056-many a one , but now [they]5054-several young children seem all so busy getting ready for the funeral ; for it 's to be quite a grand affair , well - nigh [twenty people to breakfast]5057-twenty people to breakfast , as one of [the little ones]5058-the little ones told [me]145-mary ; the little thing seemed to like the fuss , and [I]145-mary do believe it comforted [poor Mrs. Ogden]184-mrs. ogden to make all the piece o ' work . Such a smell of ham boiling and fowls roasting while [I]145-mary waited in [the kitchen]5059-the kitchen ; it seemed more like a wedding nor [ 7 ] a funeral . [They]5054-several young children said [she]184-mrs. ogden 'd spend a matter o ' sixty pound on th ' burial . "[145-mary] [ Footnote 7 : " Nor , "[145-mary] generally used in [Lancashire]20-lancashire for " than . "[145-mary] " [They]5054-several young children had lever sleep _ nor _ be in laundery . "--_Dunbar[145-mary] _ . ] " [I]145-mary thought [you]145-mary said [she]184-mrs. ogden was but badly off , "[145-mary] said [Mary]145-mary . " Ay , [I]145-mary know [she]184-mrs. ogden 's asked for credit at several places , saying [[her]184-mrs. ogden husband]587-her husband laid hands on every farthing [he]587-her husband could get for drink . But [th ' undertakers]5061-th ' undertakers urge [her]184-mrs. ogden on [you]145-mary see , and tell [her]184-mrs. ogden this thing 's usual , and that thing 's only a common mark of respect , and that every body has t'other thing , till [the poor woman]5062-the poor woman has no will o ' [her]184-mrs. ogden own . [I]145-mary dare say , too , [her]184-mrs. ogden heart strikes [her]184-mrs. ogden ( it always does when [a person]5063-a person 's gone ) for many a word and many a slighting deed to [him]5063-a person , who 's stiff and cold ; and [she]184-mrs. ogden thinks to make up matters , as it were , by a grand funeral , though [she]184-mrs. ogden and all [[her]184-mrs. ogden children]5064-her children , too , may have to pinch many a year to pay the expenses , if ever [they]5061-th ' undertakers pay [them]5061-th ' undertakers at all . "[145-mary] " This mourning , too , will cost a pretty penny , "[145-mary] said [Mary]145-mary . " [I]145-mary often wonder why [folks]4739-folks wear mourning ; it 's not pretty or becoming ; and it costs a deal of money just when [people]4744-people can spare it least ; and if what the Bible tells [us]5067-us be true , [we]5067-us ought not to be sorry when [a friend , who 's been good]5068-a friend , who 's been good , goes to [his]5068-a friend , who 's been good rest ; and as for [a bad man]5069-a bad man , [one]518-one 's glad enough to get shut [ 8 ] on [him]5069-a bad man . [I]145-mary can not see what good comes out o ' wearing mourning . "[145-mary] [ Footnote 8 : " Shut , "[145-mary] quit . ] " [I]145-mary 'll tell [you]145-mary what [I]145-mary think [th]5071-th ' fancy was sent for ( [Old Alice]146-alice calls every thing ' sent for , ' and [I]145-mary believe [she]146-alice 's right ) . It does do good , though not as much as it costs , that [I]145-mary do believe , in setting [people]4744-people ( as is cast down by sorrow and feels [themselves]4744-people unable to settle to any thing but crying ) something to do . Why now [I]145-mary told [you]145-mary how [they]4744-people were grieving ; for , perhaps , [he]5068-a friend , who 's been good was [a kind husband]5073-a kind husband and [father]4863-father , in [his]5068-a friend , who 's been good thoughtless way , when [he]5068-a friend , who 's been good was n't in liquor . But [they]4744-people cheered up wonderful while [I]145-mary was [there]873-there , and [I]145-mary asked ['em]5076-'em for more directions than usual , that [they]4744-people might have something to talk over and fix about ; and [I]145-mary left 'em [my]145-mary fashion - book ( though it were two months old ) just a purpose . "[145-mary] " [I]145-mary do n't think [every one]669-every one would grieve a that way . [Old Alice]146-alice would n't . "[145-mary] " [Old Alice]146-alice is one in a thousand . [I]145-mary doubt , too , if [she]146-alice would fret much , however sorry [she]146-alice might be . [She]146-alice would say it were sent , and fall to trying to find out what good it were to do . Every sorrow in [her]146-alice mind is sent for good . Did [I]145-mary ever tell [you]145-mary , [Mary]145-mary , what [she]146-alice said one day when [she]146-alice found [me]145-mary taking on about something ? "[145-mary] " No ; do tell [me]145-mary . What were [you]145-mary fretting about , first place ? "[145-mary] " [I]145-mary ca n't tell [you]145-mary just now ; perhaps [I]145-mary may sometime . "[145-mary] " When ? "[145-mary] " Perhaps this very evening , if it rises in [my]145-mary heart ; perhaps never . It 's a fear that sometimes [I]145-mary ca n't abide to think about , and sometimes [I]145-mary do n't like to think on any thing else . Well , [I]145-mary was fretting about this fear , and [Alice]146-alice comes in for something , and finds [me]145-mary crying . [I]145-mary would not tell [her]146-alice no more than [I]145-mary would [you]145-mary , [Mary]145-mary ; so [she]146-alice says , ' Well , [dear]5078-dear , [you]5078-dear must mind this , when [you]5078-dear 're going to fret and be low about any thing , "[145-mary] An anxious mind is never a holy mind . " ' Oh , [Mary]145-mary , [I]145-mary have so often checked [my]145-mary grumbling sin ' [ 9 ] [she]146-alice said that . "[145-mary] [ Footnote 9 : " Sin ' , "[145-mary] since . " _ Sin _ that [[his]5079-his lord]5080-his lord was twenty yere of age . "[145-mary] _ Prologue to Canterbury Tales . _ ] The weary sound of stitching was the only sound heard for a little while , till [Mary]145-mary inquired , " Do [you]145-mary expect to get paid for this mourning ? "[145-mary] " Why [I]157-margaret do not much think [I]157-margaret shall . [I]157-margaret 've thought it over once or twice , and [I]157-margaret mean to bring [myself]157-margaret to think [I]157-margaret sha n't , and to like to do it as [my]157-margaret bit towards comforting [them]5081-they . [I]157-margaret do n't think [they]5081-they can pay , and yet [they]5081-they 're just the sort of folk to have [their]5081-they minds easier for wearing mourning . There 's only one thing [I]157-margaret dislike making black for , it does so hurt the eyes . "[157-margaret] [Margaret]157-margaret put down [her]157-margaret work with a sigh , and shaded [her]157-margaret eyes . Then [she]157-margaret assumed a cheerful tone , and said , " [You]145-mary 'll not have to wait long , [Mary]145-mary , for [my]157-margaret secret 's on the tip of [my]157-margaret tongue . [Mary]145-mary ! do [you]145-mary know [I]157-margaret sometimes think [I]157-margaret 'm growing a little blind , and then what would become of [grandfather]4996-grandfather and [me]157-margaret ? Oh , [God]224-god help [me]157-margaret , [Lord]5083-lord help [me]157-margaret ! "[157-margaret] [She]157-margaret fell into an agony of tears , while [Mary]145-mary knelt by [her]157-margaret , striving to soothe and to comfort [her]157-margaret ; but , like [an inexperienced person]1091-an inexperienced person , striving rather to deny the correctness of [Margaret]157-margaret 's fear , than helping [her]157-margaret to meet and overcome the evil . " No , "[157-margaret] said [Margaret]157-margaret , quietly fixing [her]157-margaret tearful eyes on [Mary]145-mary ; " [I]1092-i know [I]1092-i 'm not mistaken . [I]1092-i have felt one going some time , long before [I]1092-i ever thought what it would lead to ; and last autumn [I]1092-i went to [a doctor]5084-a doctor ; and [he]5084-a doctor did not mince the matter , but said unless [I]1092-i sat in [a darkened room]5085-a darkened room , with [my]1092-i hands before [me]1092-i , [my]1092-i sight would not last [me]1092-i many years longer . But how could [I]1092-i do that , [Mary]145-mary ? For one thing , [grandfather]4996-grandfather would have known there was somewhat the matter ; and , oh ! it will grieve [him]4996-grandfather sore whenever [he]4996-grandfather 's told , so the later the better ; and besides , [Mary]145-mary , [we]5087-we 've sometimes little enough to go upon , and what [I]1092-i earn is a great help . For [grandfather]4996-grandfather takes a day here , and a day there , for botanising or going after insects , and [he]4996-grandfather 'll think little enough of four or five shillings for a specimen ; [dear grandfather]5042-dear grandfather ! and [I]1092-i 'm so loath to think [he]4996-grandfather should be stinted of what gives [him]4996-grandfather such pleasure . So [I]1092-i went to [another doctor]5090-another doctor to try and get [him]5090-another doctor to say something different , and [he]5090-another doctor said , ' Oh , it was only weakness , ' and gived [me]1092-i a bottle of lotion ; but [I]1092-i 've used three bottles ( and each of 'em cost two shillings ) , and [my]1092-i eye is so much worse , not hurting so much , but [I]1092-i ca n't see a bit with it . There now , [Mary]145-mary , "[1092-i] continued [she]1092-i , shutting one eye , " now [you]145-mary only look like a great black shadow , with the edges dancing and sparkling . "[1092-i] " And can [you]145-mary see pretty well with [th ' other]5091-th ' other ? "[157-margaret] " Yes , pretty near as well as ever . Th ' only difference is , that if [I]1092-i sew a long time together , a bright spot like th ' sun comes right where [I]1092-i 'm looking ; all the rest is quite clear but just where [I]1092-i want to see . [I]1092-i 've been to [both doctors]5092-both doctors again , and now [they]5092-both doctors 're both o ' the same story ; and [I]1092-i suppose [I]1092-i 'm going dark as fast as may be . Plain work pays so bad , and mourning has been so plentiful this winter , [I]1092-i were tempted to take in any black work [I]1092-i could ; and now [I]1092-i 'm suffering from it . "[1092-i] " And yet , [Margaret]157-margaret , [you]157-margaret 're going on taking it in ; that 's what [you]157-margaret 'd call foolish in another . "[1092-i] " It is , [Mary]145-mary ! and yet what can [I]157-margaret do ? [Folk]5093-folk mun live ; and [I]157-margaret think [I]157-margaret should go blind any way , and [I]157-margaret darn't tell [grandfather]4996-grandfather , else [I]157-margaret would leave it off , but [he]4996-grandfather will so fret . "[157-margaret] [Margaret]157-margaret rocked [herself]157-margaret backward and forward to still [her]157-margaret emotion . " Oh [Mary]145-mary ! "[157-margaret] [she]157-margaret said , " [I]157-margaret try to get [his]4996-grandfather face off by heart , and [I]157-margaret stare at [him]4996-grandfather so when [he]4996-grandfather 's not looking , and then shut [my]157-margaret eyes to see if [I]157-margaret can remember [his]4996-grandfather dear face . There 's one thing , [Mary]145-mary , that serves a bit to comfort [me]157-margaret . [You]145-mary 'll have heard of old [Jacob Butterworth]186-jacob butterworth , [the singing weaver]5095-the singing weaver ? Well , [I]157-margaret know'd [him]186-jacob butterworth a bit , so [I]157-margaret went to [him]186-jacob butterworth , and said how [I]157-margaret wished [he]186-jacob butterworth 'd teach [me]157-margaret the right way o ' singing ; and [he]186-jacob butterworth says [I]157-margaret 've a rare fine voice , and [I]157-margaret go once a week , and take a lesson fra ' [him]186-jacob butterworth . [He]186-jacob butterworth 's been [a grand singer]5096-a grand singer in [his]186-jacob butterworth day . [He]186-jacob butterworth 's led [th ' chorusses]5097-th ' chorusses at the Festivals , and got thanked many a time by [[London]28-london folk]5098-london folk ; and [one foreign singer]5099-one foreign singer , [Madame Catalani]187-madame catalani , turned round and shook [him]186-jacob butterworth by th ' hand before [the Oud Church]5100-the oud church [ 10 ] full o ' [people]4744-people . [He]186-jacob butterworth says [I]157-margaret may gain ever so much money by singing ; but [I]157-margaret do n't know . Any rate it 's sad work , being blind . "[157-margaret] [ Footnote 10 : " [Old Church]5102-old church ; "[157-margaret] now [the Cathedral of [Manchester]1-manchester]1093-the cathedral of manchester . ] [She]1094-she took up [her]1094-she sewing , saying [her]1094-she eyes were rested now , and for some time they sewed on in silence . Suddenly there were steps heard in [the little paved court]1095-the little paved court ; [person]1096-person after [person]1096-person ran past the curtained window . " Something 's up , "[145-mary] said [Mary]145-mary . [She]1094-she went to the door and stopping [the first person [she]1094-she saw]1098-the first person she saw , inquired the cause of the commotion . " Eh , [wench]5103-wench ! donna [ye]5103-wench see the fire - light ? [Carsons ' mill]5104-carsons ' mill is blazing away like fun ; "[1094-she] and away [[her]1094-she informant]1099-her informant ran . " Come , [Margaret]157-margaret , on wi ' [your]157-margaret bonnet , and let ['s]5105-'s go to see [Carsons ' mill]5104-carsons ' mill ; it 's afire , and [they]5107-they say [a burning mill]5108-a burning mill is such a grand sight . [I]1099-her informant never saw one . "[1099-her informant] " Well , [I]145-mary think it 's a fearful sight . Besides [I]145-mary 've all this work to do . "[145-mary] But [Mary]145-mary coaxed in [her]145-mary sweet manner , and with [her]145-mary gentle caresses , promising to help with the gowns all night long if necessary , nay , saying [she]145-mary should quite enjoy it . The truth was , [Margaret]157-margaret 's secret weighed heavily and painfully on [her]157-margaret mind , and [she]157-margaret felt [her]157-margaret inability to comfort ; besides , [she]157-margaret wanted to change the current of [Margaret]157-margaret 's thoughts ; and in addition to these unselfish feelings , came the desire [she]157-margaret had honestly expressed , of seeing [a factory]4754-a factory on fire . So in two minutes [they]1101-they were ready . At the threshold of [the house]803-the house [they]1101-they met [John Barton]131-john barton , to whom [they]1101-they told [their]1101-they errand . " [Carsons ' mill]5104-carsons ' mill ! Ay , there is [a mill on fire somewhere]5110-a mill on fire somewhere , sure enough , by the light , and it will be a rare blaze , for there 's not a drop o ' water to be got . And much [Carsons]188-carsons will care , for [they]188-carsons 're well insured , and the machines are a ' th ' oud - fashioned kind . See if [they]188-carsons do n't think it a fine thing for [themselves]188-carsons . [They]188-carsons 'll not thank [them]188-carsons as tries to put it out . "[131-john barton] [He]131-john barton gave way for [the impatient girls]1103-the impatient girls to pass . Guided by the ruddy light more than by any exact knowledge of [the streets that led to [the mill]726-the mill]1104-the streets that led to the mill , [they]1101-they scampered along with bent heads , facing the terrible east wind as best [they]1101-they might . [[Carsons]188-carsons ' mill]5104-carsons ' mill ran lengthways from east to west . [Along]1107-along [it]5104-carsons ' mill went [one of [the oldest thoroughfares in [Manchester]1-manchester]1109-the oldest thoroughfares in manchester]1108-one of the oldest thoroughfares in manchester . Indeed [all that part of [the town]1111-the town]1110-all that part of the town was comparatively old ; it was there that [the first cotton mills]1112-the first cotton mills were built , and [the crowded alleys and back streets of [the neighbourhood]466-the neighbourhood]1113-the crowded alleys and back streets of the neighbourhood made a fire there particularly to be dreaded . [The staircase of [the mill]726-the mill]1115-the staircase of the mill ascended from the entrance at the western end , which faced into [a wide dingy - looking street]1117-a wide dingy - looking street , consisting principally of [public - houses]1118-public - houses , [[pawn - brokers]1119-pawn - brokers ' shops]1120-pawn - brokers ' shops , [rag and bone warehouses]1121-rag and bone warehouses , and [dirty provision shops]1122-dirty provision shops . The other , [the east end of [the factory]1124-the factory]1123-the east end of the factory , fronted into [a very narrow back street]1125-a very narrow back street , not twenty feet wide , and miserably lighted and paved . Right against this end of [the factory]1124-the factory were the gable ends of [the last house in [the principal street]1128-the principal street]1127-the last house in the principal street -- [a house which from [its]1129-a house which from its size , its handsome stone facings , and the attempt at ornament in the front size , [its]1129-a house which from its size , its handsome stone facings , and the attempt at ornament in the front handsome stone facings , and the attempt at ornament in the front]1129-a house which from its size , its handsome stone facings , and the attempt at ornament in the front , had probably been once [[a gentleman]1130-a gentleman 's house]1131-a gentleman 's house ; but now the light which streamed from [its]1129-a house which from its size , its handsome stone facings , and the attempt at ornament in the front enlarged front windows made clear the interior of [the splendidly fitted up room]1132-the splendidly fitted up room , with [its]1129-a house which from its size , its handsome stone facings , and the attempt at ornament in the front painted walls , [its]1129-a house which from its size , its handsome stone facings , and the attempt at ornament in the front pillared recesses , [its]1129-a house which from its size , its handsome stone facings , and the attempt at ornament in the front gilded and gorgeous fittings up , [its]1129-a house which from its size , its handsome stone facings , and the attempt at ornament in the front miserable , squalid inmates . [It]1129-a house which from its size , its handsome stone facings , and the attempt at ornament in the front was [a gin palace]1133-a gin palace . [Mary]145-mary almost wished [herself]145-mary away , so fearful ( as [Margaret]157-margaret had said ) was the sight when [they]1134-they joined [the crowd assembled to witness the fire]1135-the crowd assembled to witness the fire . There was a murmur of many voices whenever the roaring of the flames ceased for an instant . It was easy to perceive [the mass]1136-the mass were deeply interested . " What do [they]1134-they say ? "[157-margaret] asked [Margaret]157-margaret , of [a neighbour in the crowd]1137-a neighbour in the crowd , as [she]157-margaret caught a few words , clear and distinct , from the general murmur . " There never is [anyone]5111-anyone in [the mill]726-the mill , surely ! "[145-mary] exclaimed [Mary]145-mary , as [the sea of upward - turned faces]1138-the sea of upward - turned faces moved with one accord to the eastern end , looking into [Dunham Street]29-dunham street , [the narrow back lane already mentioned]1139-the narrow back lane already mentioned . The western end of [the mill]726-the mill , whither the raging flames were driven by the wind , was crowned and turreted with triumphant fire . It sent forth its infernal tongues from every window hole , licking the black walls with amorous fierceness ; it was swayed or fell before the mighty gale , only to rise higher and yet higher , to ravage and roar yet more wildly . This part of the roof fell in with an astounding crash , while [the crowd]1141-the crowd struggled more and more to press into [Dunham Street]29-dunham street , for what were magnificent terrible flames , what were falling timbers or tottering walls , in comparison with human life ? There , where [the devouring flames had been repelled by the yet more powerful wind]1142-the devouring flames had been repelled by the yet more powerful wind , but where yet black smoke gushed out from every aperture , there , at one of the windows on [the fourth story]1143-the fourth story , or rather a doorway where a crane was fixed to hoist up goods , might occasionally be seen , when the thick gusts of smoke cleared partially away for an instant , the imploring figures of [two men]1144-two men . [They]1134-they had remained after [the rest of [the workmen]441-the workmen]1145-the rest of the workmen for some reason or other , and , owing to the wind having driven the fire in the opposite direction , had perceived no sight or sound of alarm , till long after ( if any thing could be called long in that throng of terrors which passed by in less time than half an hour ) the fire had consumed the old wooden staircase at [the other end of [the building]1148-the building]1147-the other end of the building . [I]0-i am not sure whether it was not the first sound of [the rushing crowd below]1149-the rushing crowd below that made [them]1134-they fully aware of [their]1134-they awful position . " Where are the engines ? "[157-margaret] asked [[Margaret]157-margaret of [[her]157-margaret neighbour]1151-her neighbour]1150-margaret of her neighbour . " [They]5113-they 're coming , no doubt ; but , bless [you]145-mary , [I]157-margaret think it 's bare ten minutes since [we]1152-the men first found out th ' fire ; it rages so wi ' this wind , and all so dry - like . "[157-margaret] " Is [no one gone for a ladder]5114-no one gone for a ladder ? "[145-mary] gasped [Mary]145-mary , as [the men]1152-the men were perceptibly , though not audibly , praying [the great multitude below]1153-the great multitude below for help . " [Ay]5115-ay , [[Wilson]154-jem 's son]5116-wilson 's son and [another man]5117-another man were off like a shot , well nigh five minute agone . But [th ' masons]5118-th ' masons , and [slaters]5119-slaters , and [such like]5120-such like , have left [their]1152-the men work , and locked up [the yards]5121-the yards . "[154-jem] [Wilson]154-jem ! then , was [that man whose figure loomed out against the ever increasing dull hot light behind]1154-that man whose figure loomed out against the ever increasing dull hot light behind , whenever the smoke was clear,--was that [George Wilson]148-george ? [Mary]145-mary sickened with terror . [She]145-mary knew [he]148-george worked for [Carsons]188-carsons ; but at first [she]145-mary had had no idea any lives were in danger ; and since [she]145-mary had become aware of this , the heated air , the roaring flames , the dizzy light , and [the agitated and murmuring crowd]1155-the agitated and murmuring crowd , had bewildered [her]145-mary thoughts . " Oh ! let [us]5122-we go [home]4755-home , [Margaret]157-margaret ; [I]1156-the hushed crowd can not stay . "[1156-the hushed crowd] " [We]5122-we can not go ! See how [we]5122-we are wedged in by [folks]4739-folks . [Poor Mary]145-mary ! [ye]145-mary wo n't hanker after a fire again . Hark ! listen ! "[1156-the hushed crowd] For through [the hushed crowd]1156-the hushed crowd , pressing round the angle of [the mill]726-the mill , and filling up [Dunham Street]29-dunham street , might be heard the rattle of the engine , the heavy , quick tread of loaded horses . " Thank [God]224-god ! "[157-margaret] said [[Margaret]157-margaret 's neighbour]1158-margaret 's neighbour , " the engine 's come . "[157-margaret] Another pause ; the plugs were stiff , and water could not be got . Then there was a pressure through [the crowd]1141-the crowd , the front rows bearing back on [those behind]1160-those behind , till [the girls]505-the girls were sick with the close ramming confinement . Then a relaxation , and a breathing freely once more . " ' Twas young [Wilson]148-george and [a fireman]5125-a fireman wi ' a ladder , "[157-margaret] said [[Margaret]157-margaret 's neighbour]1158-margaret 's neighbour , [a tall man who could overlook [the crowd]1141-the crowd]1163-a tall man who could overlook the crowd . " Oh , tell [us]5126-they what [you]145-mary see ? "[145-mary] begged [Mary]145-mary . " [They]5126-they 've gotten it fixed again the gin - shop wall . [One o ' [the men [i]1163-a tall man who could overlook the crowd ' th ' factory]5128-the men i ' th ' factory]5127-one o ' the men i ' th ' factory has fell back ; dazed wi ' the smoke , [I]1163-a tall man who could overlook the crowd 'll warrant . The floor 's not given way there . [God]224-god ! "[1163-a tall man who could overlook the crowd] said [he]1163-a tall man who could overlook the crowd , bringing [his]1163-a tall man who could overlook the crowd eye lower down , " th ' ladder 's too short ! It 's a ' over wi ' [them]5126-they , [poor chaps]5129-poor chaps . Th ' fire 's coming slow and sure to that end , and afore [they]5126-they 've either gotten water , or another ladder , [they]5126-they 'll be dead out and out . [Lord]5130-lord have mercy on [them]5126-they ! "[1163-a tall man who could overlook the crowd] A sob , as if of [excited women]1165-excited women , was heard in the hush of [the crowd]1141-the crowd . Another pressure like the former ! [Mary]145-mary clung to [Margaret]157-margaret 's arm with a pinching grasp , and longed to faint , and be insensible , to escape from the oppressing misery of [her]145-mary sensations . A minute or two . " [They]5126-they 've taken [th]5131-th ' ladder into [th ' Temple of [Apollor]189-apollor]5132-th ' temple of apollor . Ca n't press back with it to [the yard it came from]5133-the yard it came from . "[1141-the crowd] A mighty shout arose ; a sound to wake [the dead]717-the dead . Up on high , quivering in the air , was seen the end of the ladder , protruding out of a garret window , in [the gable end of [the gin palace]1169-the gin palace]1168-the gable end of the gin palace , nearly opposite to the doorway where [the men]1152-the men had been seen . [Those in the crowd nearest the factory , and consequently best able to see up to the garret window]1171-those in the crowd nearest the factory , and consequently best able to see up to the garret window , said that [several men]1172-several men were holding one end , and guiding by [their]1172-several men weight its passage to the door - way . The garret window - frame had been taken out before [the crowd below]1173-the crowd below were aware of the attempt . At length -- for it seemed long , measured by beating hearts , though scarce two minutes had elapsed -- the ladder was fixed , an aerial bridge at a dizzy height , across [the narrow street]1174-the narrow street . Every eye was fixed in unwinking anxiety , and [people]4744-people 's very breathing seemed stilled in suspense . [The men]1152-the men were nowhere to be seen , but the wind appeared , for the moment , higher than ever , and drove back the invading flames to the other end . [Mary]145-mary and [Margaret]157-margaret could see now ; right above [them]1152-the men danced the ladder in the wind . [The crowd]1141-the crowd pressed back from under ; [firemen]1178-firemen 's helmets appeared at the window , holding the ladder firm , when [a man , with quick , steady tread , and unmoving head]1179-a man , with quick , steady tread , and unmoving head , passed from one side to the other . [The multitude]1180-the multitude did not even whisper while [he]1179-a man , with quick , steady tread , and unmoving head crossed the perilous bridge , which quivered under [him]1179-a man , with quick , steady tread , and unmoving head ; but when [he]1179-a man , with quick , steady tread , and unmoving head was across , safe comparatively in [the factory]1124-the factory , a cheer arose for an instant , checked , however , almost immediately , by the uncertainty of the result , and the desire not in any way to shake the nerves of [the brave fellow who had cast [his]1179-a man , with quick , steady tread , and unmoving head life on such a die]1182-the brave fellow who had cast his life on such a die . " There [he]1179-a man , with quick , steady tread , and unmoving head is again ! "[1183-many] sprung to the lips of [many]1183-many , as [they]1183-many saw [him]1179-a man , with quick , steady tread , and unmoving head at the doorway , standing as if for an instant to breathe a mouthful of the fresher air , before [he]1179-a man , with quick , steady tread , and unmoving head trusted [himself]1179-a man , with quick , steady tread , and unmoving head to cross . On [his]1179-a man , with quick , steady tread , and unmoving head shoulders [he]1179-a man , with quick , steady tread , and unmoving head bore an insensible body . " It 's [Jem Wilson]154-jem and [[his]1179-a man , with quick , steady tread , and unmoving head father]902-his father , "[157-margaret] whispered [Margaret]157-margaret ; but [Mary]145-mary knew it before . [The people]1184-the people were sick with anxious terror . [He]1179-a man , with quick , steady tread , and unmoving head could no longer balance [himself]1179-a man , with quick , steady tread , and unmoving head with [his]1179-a man , with quick , steady tread , and unmoving head arms ; every thing must depend on nerve and eye . [They]1183-many saw the latter was fixed , by the position of the head , which never wavered ; the ladder shook under the double weight ; but still [he]1179-a man , with quick , steady tread , and unmoving head never moved [his]1179-a man , with quick , steady tread , and unmoving head head -- [he]1179-a man , with quick , steady tread , and unmoving head dared not look below . It seemed an age before the crossing was accomplished . At last the window was gained ; [the bearer]1185-the bearer relieved from [his]1185-the bearer burden ; both had disappeared . Then [the multitude]1180-the multitude might shout ; and above the roaring flames , louder than the blowing of the mighty wind , arose that tremendous burst of applause at the success of the daring enterprise . Then a shrill cry was heard , asking " Is [the oud man]5135-the oud man alive , and likely to do ? "[1187-one of the firemen] " Ay , "[1187-one of the firemen] answered [one of [the firemen]1188-the firemen]1187-one of the firemen to [the hushed crowd below]1189-the hushed crowd below . " [He]5135-the oud man 's coming round finely , now [he]5135-the oud man 's had a dash of cowd water . "[1179-a man , with quick , steady tread , and unmoving head] [He]1179-a man , with quick , steady tread , and unmoving head drew back [his]1179-a man , with quick , steady tread , and unmoving head head ; and the eager inquiries , the shouts , the sea - like murmurs of the moving rolling mass began again to be heard -- but for an instant though . In far less time than even that in which [I]0-i have endeavoured briefly to describe the pause of events , [the same bold hero]1190-the same bold hero stepped again upon the ladder , with evident purpose to rescue [the man]708-the man yet remaining in [the burning mill]1192-the burning mill . [He]1179-a man , with quick , steady tread , and unmoving head went across in the same quick steady manner as before , and [the people below]1193-the people below , made less acutely anxious by [his]1179-a man , with quick , steady tread , and unmoving head previous success , were talking to [each other]436-each other , shouting out intelligence of the progress of the fire at the other end of [the factory]1124-the factory , telling of the endeavours of [the firemen]1188-the firemen at that part to obtain water , while the closely packed body of [men]1197-men heaved and rolled from side to side . It was different from [the former silent breathless hush]1198-the former silent breathless hush . [I]0-i do not know if it were from this cause , or from the recollection of peril past , or that [he]1179-a man , with quick , steady tread , and unmoving head looked below , in the breathing moment before returning with [the remaining person]1199-the remaining person ( [a slight little man]1200-a slight little man ) slung across [his]1179-a man , with quick , steady tread , and unmoving head shoulders , but [Jem Wilson]154-jem 's step was less steady , [his]1179-a man , with quick , steady tread , and unmoving head tread more uncertain ; [he]1179-a man , with quick , steady tread , and unmoving head seemed to feel with [his]1179-a man , with quick , steady tread , and unmoving head foot for the next round of the ladder , to waver , and finally to stop half - way . By this time [the crowd]1141-the crowd was still enough ; in the awful instant that intervened [no one]1202-no one durst speak , even to encourage . [Many]1183-many turned sick with terror , and shut [their]1183-many eyes to avoid seeing the catastrophe [they]1183-many dreaded . It came . [The brave man]1204-the brave man swayed from side to side , at first as slightly as if only balancing [himself]1204-the brave man ; but [he]1204-the brave man was evidently losing nerve , and even sense : it was only wonderful how the animal instinct of self - preservation did not overcome every generous feeling , and impel [him]1204-the brave man at once to drop the helpless , inanimate body [he]1204-the brave man carried ; perhaps the same instinct told [him]1204-the brave man , that the sudden loss of so heavy a weight would of itself be a great and imminent danger . " Help [me]157-margaret ! [she]157-margaret 's fainted , "[157-margaret] cried [Margaret]157-margaret . But [no one]1202-no one heeded . All eyes were directed upwards . At this point of time a rope , with a running noose , was dexterously thrown by one of [the firemen , after the manner of a lasso]1206-the firemen , after the manner of a lasso , over the head and round the bodies of [the two men]566-the two men . True , it was with rude and slight adjustment : but , slight as it was , it served as a steadying guide ; it encouraged the sinking heart , the dizzy head . Once more [Jem]154-jem stepped onwards . [He]154-jem was not hurried by any jerk or pull . Slowly and gradually the rope was hauled in , slowly and gradually did [he]154-jem make the four or five paces between [him]154-jem and safety . The window was gained , and [all]4906-all were saved . [The multitude in [the street]4821-the street]1209-the multitude in the street absolutely danced with triumph , and huzzaed and yelled till [you]1211-you would have fancied [their]1209-the multitude in the street very throats would crack ; and then with all the fickleness of interest characteristic of [a large body of people]1212-a large body of people , pressed and stumbled , and cursed and swore in the hurry to get out of [Dunham Street]29-dunham street , and back to the immediate scene of the fire , [the mighty diapason of whose roaring flames formed an awful accompaniment to the screams , and yells , and imprecations , of the struggling crowd]1213-the mighty diapason of whose roaring flames formed an awful accompaniment to the screams , and yells , and imprecations , of the struggling crowd . As [they]1214-they pressed away , [Margaret]157-margaret was left , pale and almost sinking under the weight of [Mary]145-mary 's body , which [she]157-margaret had preserved in an upright position by keeping [her]157-margaret arms tight round [Mary]145-mary 's waist , dreading , with reason , the trampling of unheeding feet . Now , however , [she]157-margaret gently let [her]157-margaret down on the cold clean pavement ; and the change of posture , and the difference in temperature , now that [the people]1184-the people had withdrawn from [[their]1184-the people close neighbourhood]1216-their close neighbourhood , speedily restored [her]157-margaret to consciousness . [Her]157-margaret first glance was bewildered and uncertain . [She]157-margaret had forgotten where [she]157-margaret was . [Her]157-margaret cold , hard bed felt strange ; the murky glare in the sky affrighted [her]157-margaret . [She]157-margaret shut [her]157-margaret eyes to think , to recollect . [Her]157-margaret next look was upwards . [The fearful bridge]1217-the fearful bridge had been withdrawn ; the window was unoccupied . " [They]1184-the people are safe , "[157-margaret] said [Margaret]157-margaret . " All ? Are all safe , [Margaret]157-margaret ? "[145-mary] asked [Mary]145-mary . " Ask [yon fireman]5136-yon fireman , and [he]1218-the fireman 'll tell [you]157-margaret more about it than [I]1218-the fireman can . But [I]1218-the fireman know [they]1184-the people 're all safe . "[1218-the fireman] [The fireman]1218-the fireman hastily corroborated [Margaret]157-margaret 's words . " Why did [you]1218-the fireman let [Jem Wilson]154-jem go twice ? "[157-margaret] asked [Margaret]157-margaret . " Let!--why [we]5137-we could not hinder [him]154-jem . As soon as ever [he]154-jem 'd heard [[his]154-jem father]902-his father speak ( which [he]154-jem was na long a doing ) , [Jem]154-jem were off like a shot ; only saying [he]154-jem knowed better nor [us]5137-we where to find [t'other man]5139-t'other man . [We]5137-we 'd all ha ' gone , if [he]154-jem had na been in such a hurry , for [no one]1202-no one can say as [Manchester firemen]5141-manchester firemen is ever backward when there 's danger . "[1218-the fireman] So saying , [he]1218-the fireman ran off ; and [the two girls]1049-the two girls , without remark or discussion , turned homewards . [They]1049-the two girls were overtaken by [the elder Wilson]154-jem , pale , grimy , and blear - eyed , but apparently as strong and well as ever . [He]1218-the fireman loitered a minute or two alongside of [them]1049-the two girls , giving an account of [his]1218-the fireman detention in [the mill]726-the mill ; [he]1218-the fireman then hastily wished good - night , saying [he]1218-the fireman must go [home]4755-home and tell [his]1218-the fireman missis [he]1218-the fireman was all safe and well : but after [he]1218-the fireman had gone a few steps , [he]1218-the fireman turned back , came on [Mary]145-mary 's side of [the pavement]1222-the pavement , and in an earnest whisper , which [Margaret]157-margaret could not avoid hearing , [he]1218-the fireman said , " [Mary]145-mary , if [[my]1218-the fireman boy]5142-my boy comes across [you]145-mary to - night , give [him]5142-my boy a kind word or two for [my]1218-the fireman sake . Do ! bless [you]145-mary , there 's [a good wench]5143-a good wench . "[1218-the fireman] [Mary]145-mary hung [her]145-mary head and answered not a word , and in an instant [he]1218-the fireman was gone . When [they]1223-they arrived at [home]4755-home , [they]1223-they found [John Barton]131-john barton smoking [his]131-john barton pipe , unwilling to question , yet very willing to hear all the details [they]1223-they could give [him]131-john barton . [Margaret]157-margaret went over the whole story , and it was amusing to watch [his]131-john barton gradually increasing interest and excitement . First , the regular puffing abated , then ceased . Then the pipe was fairly taken out of [his]131-john barton mouth , and held suspended . Then [he]131-john barton rose , and at every further point [he]131-john barton came a step nearer to [the narrator]1225-the narrator . When it was ended , [he]131-john barton swore ( an unusual thing for [him]131-john barton ) that if [Jem Wilson]154-jem wanted [Mary]145-mary [he]131-john barton should have [her]145-mary to - morrow , if [he]131-john barton had not a penny to keep [her]145-mary . [Margaret]157-margaret laughed , but [Mary]145-mary , who was now recovered from [her]145-mary agitation , pouted , and looked angry . The work which [they]1223-they had left was resumed : but with full hearts , fingers never go very quickly ; and [I]0-i am sorry to say , that owing to the fire , [the two younger Miss Ogdens]1226-the two younger miss ogdens were in such grief for the loss of [[their]1226-the two younger miss ogdens excellent father]1227-their excellent father , that [they]1226-the two younger miss ogdens were unable to appear before [the little circle of sympathising friends]1228-the little circle of sympathising friends gathered together to comfort [the widow]1229-the widow , and see the funeral set off . CHAPTER VI . POVERTY AND [DEATH]190-death . " How little can [the rich man]4785-the rich man know Of what [the poor man]5145-the poor man feels , When Want , like [some dark dæmon foe]5146-some dark dæmon foe , Nearer and nearer steals ! _ [He]4785-the rich man _ never tramp'd the weary round , A stroke of work to gain , And sicken'd at the dreaded sound Telling [him]4785-the rich man ' twas in vain . Foot - sore , heart - sore , _ [he]4785-the rich man _ never came Back through the winter 's wind , To [a dark cellar]5147-a dark cellar , there no flame , No light , no food , to find . _ [He]4785-the rich man _ never saw [[his]4785-the rich man darlings]5148-his darlings lie Shivering , the flags [their]5148-his darlings bed ; _ [He]4785-the rich man _ never heard that maddening cry , ' [Daddy]191-daddy , a bit of bread ! ' "[131-john barton] [MANCHESTER SONG]30-manchester song . [John Barton]131-john barton was not far wrong in [his]131-john barton idea that [the Messrs. Carson]192-the messrs. carson would not be over much grieved for the consequences of the fire in [[their]192-the messrs. carson mill]1230-their mill . [They]192-the messrs. carson were well insured ; the machinery lacked the improvements of late years , and worked but poorly in comparison with that which might now be procured . Above all , trade was very slack ; cottons could find no market , and goods lay packed and piled in many [a warehouse]1231-a warehouse . [The mills]522-the mills were merely worked to keep the machinery , human and metal , in some kind of order and readiness for better times . So this was an excellent opportunity , [Messrs. Carson]192-the messrs. carson thought , for refitting [[their]192-the messrs. carson factory]1233-their factory with first - rate improvements , for which the insurance money would amply pay . [They]192-the messrs. carson were in no hurry about the business , however . The weekly drain of wages given for labour , useless in the present state of the market , was stopped . [The partners]1234-the partners had more leisure than [they]1234-the partners had known for years ; and promised [wives]1235-wives and [daughters]1236-daughters all manner of pleasant excursions , as soon as the weather should become more genial . It was a pleasant thing to be able to lounge over breakfast with a review or newspaper in hand ; to have time for becoming acquainted with [agreeable and accomplished daughters , on whose education no money had been spared]1237-agreeable and accomplished daughters , on whose education no money had been spared , but whose [fathers , shut up during a long day with calicoes and accounts]1238-fathers , shut up during a long day with calicoes and accounts , had so seldom had leisure to enjoy [[their]1238-fathers , shut up during a long day with calicoes and accounts daughters]1239-their daughters ' talents . There were happy family evenings , now that [the men of business]1240-the men of business had time for domestic enjoyments . There is another side to the picture . There were homes over which [Carsons]188-carsons ' fire threw a deep , terrible gloom ; [the homes of [those who would fain work , and [no man]1243-no man gave unto [them]1241-the homes of those who would fain work , and no man gave unto them]1242-those who would fain work , and no man gave unto them]1241-the homes of those who would fain work , and no man gave unto them -- [the homes of [those to whom leisure was a curse]1245-those to whom leisure was a curse]1244-the homes of those to whom leisure was a curse . There , the family music was hungry wails , when week after week passed by , and there was no work to be had , and consequently no wages to pay for the bread [the children]633-the children cried aloud for in [their]633-the children young impatience of suffering . There was no breakfast to lounge over ; [[their]192-the messrs. carson lounge]1247-their lounge was taken in bed , to try and keep warmth in [them]192-the messrs. carson that bitter March weather , and , by being quiet , to deaden the gnawing wolf within . Many a penny that would have gone little way enough in oatmeal or potatoes , bought opium to still [the hungry little ones]1248-the hungry little ones , and make [them]1248-the hungry little ones forget [their]1248-the hungry little ones uneasiness in heavy troubled sleep . It was [mother]4845-mother 's mercy . The evil and the good of [our]1250-us nature came out strongly then . There were [desperate fathers]1251-desperate fathers ; there were [bitter - tongued mothers]1252-bitter - tongued mothers ( [O God]224-god ! what wonder ! ) ; there were [reckless children]1253-reckless children ; the very closest bonds of nature were snapt in that time of trial and distress . There was Faith such as [the rich]431-the rich can never imagine on [earth]1255-earth ; there was " Love strong as death ; "[1252-bitter - tongued mothers] and self - denial , among [rude , coarse men]1256-rude , coarse men , akin to that of [Sir Philip Sidney]193-sir philip sidney 's most glorious deed . The vices of [the poor]4790-the poor sometimes astound [us]1250-us _ here _ ; but when the secrets of all hearts shall be made known , [their]192-the messrs. carson virtues will astound [us]1250-us in far greater degree . Of this [I]0-i am certain . As the cold bleak spring came on ( spring , in name alone ) , and consequently as trade continued dead , [other mills]1258-other mills shortened hours , turned off hands , and finally stopped work altogether . [Barton]131-john barton worked short hours ; [Wilson]154-jem , of course , being [a hand in [[Carsons]188-carsons ' factory]1260-carsons ' factory]1259-a hand in carsons ' factory , had no work at all . But [[his]154-jem son]1261-his son , working at [an engineer]1262-an engineer 's , and [a steady man]1263-a steady man , obtained wages enough to maintain [all the family]1264-all the family in a careful way . Still it preyed on [Wilson]154-jem 's mind to be so long indebted to [[his]154-jem son]1261-his son . [He]154-jem was out of spirits and depressed . [Barton]131-john barton was morose , and soured towards mankind as [a body]1266-a body , and the rich in particular . One evening , when the clear light at six o'clock contrasted strangely with the Christmas cold , and when the bitter wind piped down every entry , and through [every cranny]1267-every cranny , [Barton]131-john barton sat brooding over [his]131-john barton stinted fire , and listening for [Mary]145-mary 's step , in unacknowledged trust that [her]145-mary presence would cheer [him]131-john barton . The door was opened , and [Wilson]154-jem came breathless in . " [You]154-jem 've not got a bit o ' money by [you]154-jem , [Barton]131-john barton ? "[154-jem] asked [he]154-jem . " Not [I]154-jem ; who has now , [I]154-jem 'd like to know . Whatten [you]154-jem want it for ? "[154-jem] " [I]154-jem donnot [ 11 ] want it for [mysel]154-jem , tho ' [we]1268-we 've none to spare . But don [ye]154-jem know [Ben Davenport]194-davenport as worked at [Carsons]188-carsons ' ? [He]194-davenport 's down wi ' the fever , and ne'er a stick o ' fire , nor a cowd [ 12 ] potato in [the house]803-the house . "[154-jem] [ Footnote 11 : " [Don]195-don "[154-jem] is constantly used in [Lancashire]20-lancashire for " do ; "[154-jem] as it was by [[our]1268-we older writers]1269-our older writers . " And that may [non Hors _ don_."--_Sir[154-jem] J. Mondeville]196-non hors _ don_."--_sir j. mondeville . _ " But for th ' entent to _ don _ this sinne . "--_Chaucer[154-jem] . _ ] [ Footnote 12 : " [Cowd]197-cowd , "[154-jem] cold . Teut . , _ kaud _ . [Dutch]198-dutch , _ koud _ . ] " [I]131-john barton han got no money , [I]131-john barton tell [ye]154-jem , "[131-john barton] said [Barton]131-john barton . [Wilson]154-jem looked disappointed . [Barton]131-john barton tried not to be interested , but [he]131-john barton could not help it in spite of [his]131-john barton gruffness . [He]131-john barton rose , and went to the cupboard ( [[his]131-john barton wife]525-his wife 's pride long ago ) . There lay the remains of [his]131-john barton dinner , hastily put by ready for supper . Bread , and a slice of cold fat boiled bacon . [He]131-john barton wrapped them in [his]131-john barton handkerchief , put them in the crown of [his]131-john barton hat , and said--"Come , let ['s]1271-they be going . "[131-john barton] " Going -- art [thou]5150-thou going to work this time o ' day ? "[131-john barton] " No , stupid , to be sure not . Going to see [the fellow]5151-the fellow [thou]5150-thou spoke on . "[131-john barton] So [they]1271-they put on [their]1271-they hats and set out . On the way [Wilson]154-jem said [Davenport]194-davenport was [a good fellow]1272-a good fellow , though too much of [the Methodee]199-the methodee ; that [[his]194-davenport children]1273-his children were too young to work , but not too young to be cold and hungry ; that [they]1273-his children had sunk lower and lower , and pawned thing after thing , and that now [they]1273-his children lived in [a cellar in [Berry Street]31-berry street]1274-a cellar in berry street , off [Store Street]32-store street . [Barton]131-john barton growled inarticulate words of no benevolent import to [a large class of mankind]1275-a large class of mankind , and so [they]1271-they went along till [they]1271-they arrived in [Berry Street]31-berry street . [It]31-berry street was unpaved ; and down the middle a gutter forced its way , every now and then forming pools in the holes with which [the street]4821-the street abounded . Never was the Old Edinburgh cry of " Gardez l'eau "[1271-they] more necessary than in [this street]1277-this street . As [they]1271-they passed , [women]4730-women from [[their]4730-women doors]1279-their doors tossed household slops of _ every _ description into the gutter ; [they]1271-they ran into the next pool , which overflowed and stagnated . Heaps of ashes were the stepping - stones , on which [the passer - by]1280-the passer - by , who cared in the least for cleanliness , took care not to put [his]1280-the passer - by foot . [[Our]1281-our friends]597-our friends were not dainty , but even [they]597-our friends picked [their]597-our friends way till [they]597-our friends got to some steps leading down into a small area , where [a person standing]1283-a person standing would have [his]1283-a person standing head about one foot below the level of [the street]4821-the street , and might at the same time , without the least motion of [his]1283-a person standing body , touch the window of [the cellar]1285-the cellar and the damp muddy wall right opposite . [You]1286-you went down one step even from the foul area into [the cellar in which [a family of human beings]1288-a family of human beings lived]1287-the cellar in which a family of human beings lived . It was very dark inside . The window - panes were , many of them , broken and stuffed with rags , which was reason enough for the dusky light that pervaded [the place]623-the place even at mid - day . After the account [I]0-i have given of the state of [the street]4821-the street , [no one]1202-no one can be surprised that on going into [the cellar inhabited by [Davenport]194-davenport]1292-the cellar inhabited by davenport , the smell was so foetid as almost to knock [the two men]566-the two men down . Quickly recovering [themselves]566-the two men , as [those inured to such things]1294-those inured to such things do , [they]566-the two men began to penetrate the thick darkness of [the place]623-the place , and to see [three or four little children rolling on the damp , nay wet , brick floor]1296-three or four little children rolling on the damp , nay wet , brick floor , through which the stagnant , filthy moisture of [the street]4821-the street oozed up ; the fire - place was empty and black ; [the wife]1298-the wife sat on [[[her]1298-the wife husband]587-her husband 's lair]1300-her husband 's lair , and cried in the dank loneliness . " See , [missis]4831-missis , [I]1298-the wife 'm back again.--Hold [your]4831-missis noise , [children]4826-children , and do n't mither [ 13 ] [your]4831-missis mammy for bread ; here 's [a chap]5154-a chap as has got some for [you]4831-missis . "[1298-the wife] [ Footnote 13 : " [Mither]200-mither , "[1298-the wife] to trouble and perplex . " [I]1298-the wife 'm welly mithered"--I'm[1298-the wife] well nigh crazed . ] In that dim light , which was darkness to [strangers]1301-strangers , [they]566-the two men clustered round [Barton]131-john barton , and tore from [him]131-john barton the food [he]131-john barton had brought with [him]131-john barton . It was a large hunch of bread , but it vanished in an instant . " [We]566-the two men mun do summut for ['em]5155-'em , "[131-john barton] said [he]131-john barton to [Wilson]154-jem . " [Yo]154-jem stop here , and [I]131-john barton 'll be back in half - an - hour . "[131-john barton] So [he]131-john barton strode , and ran , and hurried [home]4755-home . [He]131-john barton emptied into the ever - useful pocket - handkerchief the little meal remaining in the mug . [Mary]145-mary would have [her]145-mary tea at [Miss Simmonds]152-miss simmonds ' ; [her]145-mary food for the day was safe . Then [he]131-john barton went up - stairs for [his]131-john barton better coat , and [his]131-john barton one , gay , red - and - yellow silk pocket - handkerchief -- [his]131-john barton jewels , [his]131-john barton plate , [his]131-john barton valuables , these were . [He]131-john barton went to [the pawn - shop]1303-the pawn - shop ; [he]131-john barton pawned them for five shillings ; [he]131-john barton stopped not , nor stayed , till [he]131-john barton was once more in [London Road]33-london road , within five minutes ' walk of [Berry Street]31-berry street -- then [he]131-john barton loitered in [his]131-john barton gait , in order to discover [the shops]774-the shops [he]131-john barton wanted . [He]131-john barton bought meat , and a loaf of bread , candles , chips , and from [a little retail yard]1305-a little retail yard [he]131-john barton purchased a couple of hundredweights of coals . Some money yet remained -- all destined for [them]1306-them , but [he]131-john barton did not yet know how best to spend it . Food , light , and warmth , [he]131-john barton had instantly seen were necessary ; for luxuries [he]131-john barton would wait . [Wilson]154-jem 's eyes filled with tears when [he]154-jem saw [Barton]131-john barton enter with [his]131-john barton purchases . [He]154-jem understood it all , and longed to be once more in work , that [he]154-jem might help in some of these material ways , without feeling that [he]154-jem was using [[his]154-jem son]1261-his son 's money . But though " silver and gold [he]154-jem had none , "[154-jem] [he]154-jem gave heart - service and love works of far more value . Nor was [John Barton]131-john barton behind in these . " The fever "[131-john barton] was ( as it usually is in [Manchester]1-manchester ) of a low , putrid , typhoid kind ; brought on by miserable living , [filthy neighbourhood]1308-filthy neighbourhood , and great depression of mind and body . It is virulent , malignant , and highly infectious . But [the poor]4790-the poor are fatalists with regard to infection ; and well for [them]4790-the poor it is so , for in [[their]4790-the poor crowded [dwellings]1311-dwellings]1310-their crowded dwellings [no invalid]1312-no invalid can be isolated . [Wilson]154-jem asked [Barton]131-john barton if [he]131-john barton thought [he]131-john barton should catch it , and was laughed at for [his]131-john barton idea . [The two men]566-the two men , rough , tender nurses as [they]566-the two men were , lighted the fire , which smoked and puffed into [the room]616-the room as if it did not know the way up the damp , unused chimney . The very smoke seemed purifying and healthy in the thick clammy air . [The children]633-the children clamoured again for bread ; but this time [Barton]131-john barton took a piece first to [the poor , helpless , hopeless woman , who still sat by the side of [[her]1316-the poor , helpless , hopeless woman , who still sat by the side of her husband , listening to his anxious miserable mutterings husband]587-her husband , listening to [his]587-her husband anxious miserable mutterings]1316-the poor , helpless , hopeless woman , who still sat by the side of her husband , listening to his anxious miserable mutterings . [She]1316-the poor , helpless , hopeless woman , who still sat by the side of her husband , listening to his anxious miserable mutterings took the bread , when it was put into [her]1316-the poor , helpless , hopeless woman , who still sat by the side of her husband , listening to his anxious miserable mutterings hand , and broke a bit , but could not eat . [She]1316-the poor , helpless , hopeless woman , who still sat by the side of her husband , listening to his anxious miserable mutterings was past hunger . [She]1316-the poor , helpless , hopeless woman , who still sat by the side of her husband , listening to his anxious miserable mutterings fell down on the floor with a heavy unresisting bang . [The men]1152-the men looked puzzled . " [She]1316-the poor , helpless , hopeless woman , who still sat by the side of her husband , listening to his anxious miserable mutterings 's well - nigh clemmed , "[131-john barton] said [Barton]131-john barton . " [Folk]5093-folk do say one must n't give [clemmed people]5157-clemmed people much to eat ; but , bless [us]1152-the men , [she]1316-the poor , helpless , hopeless woman , who still sat by the side of her husband , listening to his anxious miserable mutterings 'll eat nought . "[131-john barton] " [I]154-jem 'll tell [yo]131-john barton what [I]154-jem 'll do , "[154-jem] said [Wilson]154-jem . " [I]154-jem 'll take [these two big lads]5158-these two big lads , as does nought but fight , [home]4755-home to [[my]154-jem missis]4756-my missis 's for to - night , and [I]154-jem 'll get a jug o ' tea . [[Them]5158-these two big lads [women]4730-women]5161-them women always does best with tea and such - like slop . "[154-jem] So [Barton]131-john barton was now left alone with [a little child]1319-a little child , crying ( when [it]1319-a little child had done eating ) for [mammy]1320-mammy ; with [a fainting , dead - like woman]1321-a fainting , dead - like woman ; and with [the sick man , whose mutterings were rising up to screams and shrieks of agonised anxiety]1322-the sick man , whose mutterings were rising up to screams and shrieks of agonised anxiety . [He]131-john barton carried [the woman]681-the woman to the fire , and chafed [her]681-the woman hands . [He]131-john barton looked around for something to raise [her]681-the woman head . There was literally nothing but some loose bricks . However , those [he]131-john barton got ; and taking off [his]131-john barton coat [he]131-john barton covered [them]1324-them with it as well as [he]131-john barton could . [He]131-john barton pulled [her]681-the woman feet to the fire , which now began to emit some faint heat . [He]131-john barton looked round for water , but [the poor woman]5062-the poor woman had been too weak to drag [herself]5062-the poor woman out to [the distant pump]1326-the distant pump , and water there was none . [He]131-john barton snatched [the child]805-the child , and ran up [the area - steps]1328-the area - steps to [the room above]1329-the room above , and borrowed [their]1330-their only saucepan with some water in it . Then [he]131-john barton began , with the useful skill of [a working - man]1331-a working - man , to make some gruel ; and when it was hastily made [he]131-john barton seized a battered iron table - spoon ( kept when many other little things had been sold in a lot ) , in order to feed [baby]1332-baby , and with it [he]131-john barton forced one or two drops between [her]681-the woman clenched teeth . The mouth opened mechanically to receive more , and gradually [she]681-the woman revived . [She]681-the woman sat up and looked round ; and recollecting all , fell down again in weak and passive despair . [[Her]681-the woman little child]1333-her little child crawled to [her]681-the woman , and wiped with its fingers the thick - coming tears which [she]681-the woman now had strength to weep . It was now high time to attend to [the man]708-the man . [He]708-the man lay on straw , so damp and mouldy no dog would have chosen it in preference to flags ; over it was a piece of sacking , coming next to [his]708-the man worn skeleton of a body ; above [him]708-the man was mustered every article of clothing that could be spared by [mother]4845-mother or [children]4826-children this bitter weather ; and in addition to [his]708-the man own , these might have given as much warmth as one blanket , could they have been kept on [him]708-the man ; but as [he]708-the man restlessly tossed to and fro , they fell off and left [him]708-the man shivering in spite of the burning heat of [his]708-the man skin . Every now and then [he]708-the man started up in [his]708-the man naked madness , looking like [the prophet of woe in the fearful plague - picture]1337-the prophet of woe in the fearful plague - picture ; but [he]708-the man soon fell again in exhaustion , and [Barton]131-john barton found [he]708-the man must be closely watched , lest in these falls [he]708-the man should injure [himself]708-the man against the hard brick floor . [He]131-john barton was thankful when [Wilson]154-jem re - appeared , carrying in both hands a jug of steaming tea , intended for [the poor wife]1338-the poor wife ; but when [the delirious husband]1339-the delirious husband saw drink , [he]1339-the delirious husband snatched at it with animal instinct , with a selfishness [he]1339-the delirious husband had never shown in health . Then [the two men]566-the two men consulted together . It seemed decided , without a word being spoken on the subject , that [both]876-both should spend the night with [the forlorn couple]1342-the forlorn couple ; that was settled . But could [no doctor]1343-no doctor be had ? In all probability , no ; the next day an infirmary order might be begged , but meanwhile the only medical advice [they]566-the two men could have must be from [a druggist]5009-a druggist 's . So [Barton]131-john barton ( being [the moneyed man]1345-the moneyed man ) set out to find [a shop in [London Road]33-london road]1346-a shop in london road . It is a pretty sight to walk through [a street]1347-a street with [lighted shops]1348-lighted shops ; the gas is so brilliant , the display of goods so much more vividly shown than by day , and of [all shops]1349-all shops [a druggist]5009-a druggist 's looks the most like the tales of [our]1351-our childhood , from [Aladdin]201-aladdin 's garden of enchanted fruits to the charming [Rosamond]202-rosamond with [her]202-rosamond purple jar . No such associations had [Barton]131-john barton ; yet [he]131-john barton felt the contrast between [the well - filled , well - lighted shops]1352-the well - filled , well - lighted shops and [the dim gloomy cellar]1353-the dim gloomy cellar , and it made [him]131-john barton moody that such contrasts should exist . They are the mysterious problem of life to more than [him]131-john barton . [He]131-john barton wondered if [any in all the hurrying crowd]1354-any in all the hurrying crowd had come from such [a house of mourning]1355-a house of mourning . [He]131-john barton thought [they]1356-they all looked joyous , and [he]131-john barton was angry with [them]1356-they . But [he]131-john barton could not , [you]1357-you can not , read the lot of [those who daily pass [you]1357-you by in [the street]4821-the street]1358-those who daily pass you by in the street . How do [you]1357-you know the wild romances of [their]1356-they lives ; the trials , the temptations [they]1356-they are even now enduring , resisting , sinking under ? [You]1357-you may be elbowed one instant by [the girl desperate in [her]1360-the girl desperate in her abandonment abandonment]1360-the girl desperate in her abandonment , laughing in mad merriment with [her]1360-the girl desperate in her abandonment outward gesture , while [her]1360-the girl desperate in her abandonment soul is longing for the rest of the dead , and bringing itself to think of [the cold - flowing river]1361-the cold - flowing river as the only mercy of [God]224-god remaining to [her]1360-the girl desperate in her abandonment here . [You]1357-you may pass [the criminal]1362-the criminal , meditating crimes at which [you]1357-you will to - morrow shudder with horror as [you]1357-you read them . [You]1357-you may push against one , humble and unnoticed , the last upon earth , who in [Heaven]278-heaven will for ever be in the immediate light of [God]224-god 's countenance . Errands of mercy -- errands of sin -- did [you]1357-you ever think where [all the thousands of people [you]1357-you daily meet]1363-all the thousands of people you daily meet are bound ? [Barton]131-john barton 's was an errand of mercy ; but the thoughts of [his]131-john barton heart were touched by sin , by bitter hatred of the happy , whom [he]131-john barton , for the time , confounded with [the selfish]1364-the selfish . [He]131-john barton reached [[a druggist]5009-a druggist 's shop]1366-a druggist 's shop , and entered . [The druggist]1367-the druggist ( whose smooth manners seemed to have been salved over with [his]1367-the druggist own spermaceti ) listened attentively to [Barton]131-john barton 's description of [Davenport]194-davenport 's illness ; concluded it was typhus fever , very prevalent in [that neighbourhood]1368-that neighbourhood ; and proceeded to make up a bottle of medicine , sweet spirits of nitre , or some such innocent potion , very good for slight colds , but utterly powerless to stop , for an instant , the raging fever of [the poor man it was intended to relieve]1369-the poor man it was intended to relieve . [He]131-john barton recommended the same course [they]1370-they had previously determined to adopt , applying the next morning for an infirmary order ; and [Barton]131-john barton left [the shop]807-the shop with comfortable faith in the physic given [him]131-john barton ; for [men of [his]131-john barton class]1372-men of his class , if [they]1372-men of his class believe in physic at all , believe that every description is equally efficacious . Meanwhile , [Wilson]154-jem had done what [he]154-jem could at [[Davenport]194-davenport 's home]1373-davenport 's home . [He]154-jem had soothed , and covered [the man]708-the man many a time ; [he]154-jem had fed and hushed [the little child]1375-the little child , and spoken tenderly to [the woman]681-the woman , who lay still in [her]681-the woman weakness and [her]681-the woman weariness . [He]154-jem had opened a door , but only for an instant ; it led into [a back cellar]1377-a back cellar , with a grating instead of a window , down which dropped the moisture from pigsties , and worse abominations . [It]1377-a back cellar was not paved ; the floor was one mass of bad smelling mud . [It]1377-a back cellar had never been used , for there was not an article of furniture in [it]1377-a back cellar ; nor could [a human being]1378-a human being , much less a pig , have lived [there]873-there many days . Yet [the " back apartment]5163-the " back apartment "[681-the woman] made a difference in the rent . [The Davenports]203-the davenports paid threepence more for having [two rooms]1380-two rooms . When [he]154-jem turned round again , [he]154-jem saw [the woman]681-the woman suckling [the child]805-the child from [her]681-the woman dry , withered breast . " Surely [the lad]4980-the lad is weaned ! "[154-jem] exclaimed [he]154-jem , in surprise . " Why , how old is [he]4980-the lad ? "[154-jem] " Going on two year , "[681-the woman] [she]681-the woman faintly answered . " But , oh ! it keeps [him]4980-the lad quiet when [I]681-the woman 've nought else to gi ' [him]4980-the lad , and [he]4980-the lad 'll get a bit of sleep lying there , if [he]4980-the lad 's getten [ 14 ] nought beside . [We]203-the davenports han done [our]203-the davenports best to gi ' [the childer]5165-the childer [ 15 ] food , howe'er [we]203-the davenports pinched [ourselves]203-the davenports . "[681-the woman] [ Footnote 14 : " For [he]4980-the lad had _ geten _ [him]4980-the lad yet no benefice . "--_Prologue[681-the woman] to [Canterbury Tales]35-canterbury tales . _ ] [ Footnote 15 : [Wicklife]204-wicklife uses " _ childre _ "[204-wicklife] in [his]204-wicklife Apology , page 26 . ] " [Han]205-han [ 16 ] [ye]205-han had no money fra [th ' town]5166-th ' town ? "[204-wicklife] [ Footnote 16 : " What concord _ han _ light and dark . "--_Spenser[204-wicklife] . _ ] " No ; [[my]5062-the poor woman master]5167-my master is [Buckinghamshire born]5168-buckinghamshire born ; and [he]5167-my master 's feared [the town]1111-the town would send [him]5167-my master back to [[his]5167-my master parish]5170-his parish , if [he]5167-my master went to [th ' board]5171-th ' board ; so [we]5172-we 've just borne on in hope o ' better times . But [I]5062-the poor woman think [they]5173-they 'll never come in [my]5062-the poor woman day ; "[5062-the poor woman] and [the poor woman]5062-the poor woman began [her]5062-the poor woman weak high - pitched cry again . " Here , sup [ 17 ] this drop o ' gruel , and then try and get a bit o ' sleep . [John]131-john barton and [I]5062-the poor woman 'll watch by [[your]5062-the poor woman master]5174-your master to - night . "[5062-the poor woman] [ Footnote 17 : " And thay _ soupe _ the brothe thereof . "--_Sir[5062-the poor woman] [J. Mandeville]206-j. mandeville . _ ] " [God]224-god 's blessing be on [you]5062-the poor woman ! "[5062-the poor woman] [She]5062-the poor woman finished the gruel , and fell into a deep sleep . [Wilson]154-jem covered [her]5062-the poor woman with [his]154-jem coat as well as [he]154-jem could , and tried to move lightly for fear of disturbing [her]5062-the poor woman ; but there need have been no such dread , for [her]5062-the poor woman sleep was profound and heavy with exhaustion . Once only [she]5062-the poor woman roused to pull the coat round [[her]5062-the poor woman little child]1333-her little child . And now all [Wilson]154-jem 's care , and [Barton]131-john barton 's to boot , was wanted to restrain the wild mad agony of [the fevered man]1385-the fevered man . [He]154-jem started up , [he]154-jem yelled , [he]154-jem seemed infuriated by overwhelming anxiety . [He]154-jem cursed and swore , which surprised [Wilson]154-jem , who knew [his]154-jem piety in health , and who did not know the unbridled tongue of delirium . At length [he]154-jem seemed exhausted , and fell asleep ; and [Barton]131-john barton and [Wilson]154-jem drew near the fire , and talked together in whispers . [They]1386-they sat on the floor , for chairs there were none ; the sole table was an old tub turned upside - down . [They]1386-they put out the candle and conversed by the flickering fire - light . " Han yo known [this chap]5175-this chap long ? "[131-john barton] asked [Barton]131-john barton . " Better nor three year . [He]154-jem 's worked wi ' [Carsons]188-carsons that long , and were [alway]5176-alway [a steady , civil - spoken fellow]5177-a steady , civil - spoken fellow , though , as [I]131-john barton said afore , somewhat of [a Methodee]5178-a methodee . [I]131-john barton wish [I]131-john barton 'd gotten a letter [he]154-jem sent [his]154-jem missis , a week or two agone , when [he]154-jem were on tramp for work . It did [my]131-john barton heart good to read it ; for , [yo]5179-yo see , [I]131-john barton were a bit grumbling [mysel]5180-mysel ; it seemed hard to be spunging on [Jem]154-jem , and taking a ' [his]154-jem flesh - meat money to buy bread for [me]131-john barton and [them]188-carsons as [I]131-john barton ought to be keeping . But , [yo]5179-yo know , though [I]131-john barton can earn nought , [I]131-john barton mun eat summut . Well , as [I]131-john barton telled [ye]5179-yo , [I]131-john barton were grumbling , when [she]5181-she ( indicating [the sleeping woman]5182-the sleeping woman by a nod ) brought [me]131-john barton [Ben]194-davenport 's letter , for [she]5181-she could na read hersel . It were as good as Bible - words ; ne'er a word o ' repining ; a ' about [God]224-god being [[our]5183-we Father]5184-our father , and that [we]5183-we mun bear patiently whate'er [He]194-davenport sends . "[131-john barton] " Don [ye]5179-yo think [He]194-davenport 's th ' [masters ' Father]5185-masters ' father , too ? [I]154-jem 'd be loath to have 'em for [brothers]5186-brothers . "[154-jem] " Eh , [John]131-john barton ! donna talk so ; sure there 's many and many [a master]5187-a master as good or better nor [us]5183-we . "[154-jem] " If [you]5179-yo think so , tell [me]131-john barton this . How comes it [they]5188-they 're rich , and [we]5183-we 're poor ? [I]131-john barton 'd like to know that . Han [they]5188-they done as [they]5188-they 'd be done by for [us]5183-we ? "[131-john barton] But [Wilson]154-jem was [no arguer]1387-no arguer ; no speechifier as [he]154-jem would have called it . [So Barton]131-john barton , seeing [he]154-jem was likely to have it [his]154-jem own way , went on . " [You]5179-yo 'll say ( at least many [a one]5189-a one does ) , [they'n]5188-they [ 18 ] getten capital an ' [we'n]5183-we getten none . [I]131-john barton say , [[our]5183-we labour]5190-our labour 's [our]5183-we capital and [we]5183-we ought to draw interest on that . [They]5188-they get interest on [their]5188-they capital somehow a ' this time , while [ourn]5183-we is lying idle , else how could [they]5188-they all live as [they]5188-they do ? Besides , there 's many on ['em]5191-'em as had nought to begin wi ' ; there 's [Carsons]188-carsons , and [Duncombes]207-duncombes , and [Mengies]208-mengies , and many another , as comed into [Manchester]1-manchester with clothes to [their]5188-they back , and that were all , and now [they]5188-they 're worth [their]5188-they tens of thousands , a ' getten out of [our]5183-we labour ; why [the very land]5192-the very land as fetched but sixty pound twenty year agone is now worth six hundred , and that , too , is owing to [our]5183-we labour : but look at [yo]5193-yo , and see [me]131-john barton , and poor [Davenport]194-davenport yonder ; whatten better are [we]5183-we ? [They'n]5188-they screwed [us]5183-we down to th ' lowest peg , in order to make [their]5188-they great big fortunes , and build [[their]5188-they great big houses]5194-their great big houses , and [we]5183-we , why [we]5183-we 're just clemming , many and many of [us]5183-we . Can [you]5193-yo say there 's nought wrong in this ? "[131-john barton] [ Footnote 18 : " [They'n]1388-they , "[131-john barton] contraction of " [they]1388-they han , "[1388-they] [they]1388-they have . ] " Well , [Barton]131-john barton , [I]131-john barton 'll not gainsay [ye]131-john barton . But [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson spoke to [me]131-john barton after th ' fire , and says [he]209-mr. carson , ' [I]131-john barton shall ha ' to retrench , and be very careful in [my]131-john barton expenditure during these bad times , [I]131-john barton assure [ye]131-john barton ; ' so [yo]131-john barton see [th ' masters]5195-th ' masters suffer too . "[131-john barton] " Han [they]1388-they ever seen [a child o ' their'n]5196-a child o ' their'n die for want o ' food ? "[131-john barton] asked [Barton]131-john barton , in a low , deep voice . " [I]131-john barton donnot mean , "[131-john barton] continued [he]131-john barton , " to say as [I]131-john barton 'm so badly off . [I]131-john barton 'd scorn to speak for [mysel]131-john barton ; but when [I]131-john barton see [such men as [Davenport]194-davenport]5197-such men as davenport there dying away , for very clemming , [I]131-john barton can not stand it . [I]131-john barton 've but gotten [Mary]145-mary , and [she]145-mary keeps hersel pretty much . [I]131-john barton think [we]1389-we 'll ha ' to give up [house]686-house - keeping ; but that [I]131-john barton donnot mind . "[131-john barton] And in this kind of talk the night , the long heavy night of watching , wore away . As far as [they]1389-we could judge , [Davenport]194-davenport continued in the same state , although the symptoms varied occasionally . [The wife]1298-the wife slept on , only roused by a cry of [[her]1298-the wife child]1391-her child now and then , which seemed to have power over [her]1298-the wife , when far louder noises failed to disturb [her]1298-the wife . [The watchers]1392-the watchers agreed , that as soon as it was likely [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson would be up and visible , [Wilson]154-jem should go to [[his]154-jem house]1071-his house , and beg for an Infirmary order . At length the gray dawn penetrated even into [the dark cellar]1394-the dark cellar . [Davenport]194-davenport slept , and [Barton]131-john barton was to remain [there]873-there until [Wilson]154-jem 's return ; so stepping out into the fresh air , brisk and reviving , even in [that street of abominations]1396-that street of abominations , [Wilson]154-jem took [his]154-jem way to [[Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson 's]1397-mr. carson 's . [Wilson]154-jem had about two miles to walk before [he]154-jem reached [[Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson 's house]1398-mr. carson 's house , which was almost in [the country]422-the country . [The streets]772-the streets were not yet bustling and busy . [The shopmen]1401-the shopmen were lazily taking down the shutters , although it was near eight o'clock ; for the day was long enough for the purchases [people]4744-people made in [that quarter of [the town]1111-the town]1403-that quarter of the town , while trade was so flat . [One or two miserable - looking women]1405-one or two miserable - looking women were setting off on [their]1405-one or two miserable - looking women day 's begging expedition . But there were [few people abroad]1406-few people abroad . [[Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson 's]1397-mr. carson 's was [a good house]1408-a good house , and furnished with disregard to expense . But in addition to lavish expenditure , there was much taste shown , and many articles chosen for their beauty and elegance adorned [[his]154-jem rooms]1409-his rooms . As [Wilson]154-jem passed a window which [a housemaid]1410-a housemaid had thrown open , [he]154-jem saw pictures and gilding , at which [he]154-jem was tempted to stop and look ; but then [he]154-jem thought it would not be respectful . So [he]154-jem hastened on to the kitchen door . [The servants]1411-the servants seemed very busy with preparations for breakfast ; but good - naturedly , though hastily , told [him]154-jem to step in , and [they]1411-the servants could soon let [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson know [he]154-jem was [there]873-there . So [he]154-jem was ushered into [a kitchen hung round with glittering tins , where a roaring fire burnt merrily]1413-a kitchen hung round with glittering tins , where a roaring fire burnt merrily , and where numbers of utensils hung round , at whose nature and use [Wilson]154-jem amused [himself]154-jem by guessing . Meanwhile , [the servants]1411-the servants bustled to and fro ; [an out - door man - servant]1415-an out - door man - servant came in for orders , and sat down near [Wilson]154-jem ; [the cook]1416-the cook broiled steaks , and [the kitchen - maid]1417-the kitchen - maid toasted bread , and boiled eggs . The coffee steamed upon the fire , and altogether the odours were so mixed and appetising , that [Wilson]154-jem began to yearn for food to break [his]154-jem fast , which had lasted since dinner the day before . If [the servants]1411-the servants had known this , [they]1411-the servants would have willingly given [him]154-jem meat and bread in abundance ; but [they]1411-the servants were like [the rest of [us]1420-us]1419-the rest of us , and not feeling hunger [themselves]1411-the servants , forgot it was possible another might . So [Wilson]154-jem 's craving turned to sickness , while [they]1411-the servants chattered on , making [the kitchen]5059-the kitchen 's free and keen remarks upon [the parlour]1422-the parlour . " How late [you]154-jem were last night , [Thomas]138-thomas ! "[1411-the servants] " Yes , [I]1423-the housemaid was right weary of waiting ; [they]1411-the servants told [me]1423-the housemaid to be at [the rooms]5199-the rooms by twelve ; and there [I]1423-the housemaid was . But it was two o'clock before [they]1411-the servants called [me]1423-the housemaid . "[1423-the housemaid] " And did [you]154-jem wait all that time in [the street]4821-the street ? "[1423-the housemaid] asked [the housemaid]1423-the housemaid , who had done [her]1423-the housemaid work for the present , and come into [the kitchen]5059-the kitchen for a bit of gossip . " [My]1423-the housemaid eye as like ! [you]5201-you do n't think [I]1423-the housemaid 'm such a fool as to catch [my]1423-the housemaid death of cold , and let the horses catch [their]1411-the servants death too , as [we]5202-we should ha ' done if [we]5202-we 'd stopped [there]873-there . No ! [I]1423-the housemaid put th ' horses up in [th ' stables]5204-th ' stables at [th ' Spread Eagle]5205-th ' spread eagle , and went [mysel]1423-the housemaid , and got a glass or two by th ' fire . [They]1411-the servants 're driving a good custom , [them]1411-the servants , wi ' [coachmen]5206-coachmen . There were five on [us]5202-we , and [we]5202-we 'd many a quart o ' ale , and gin wi ' it , to keep out cold . "[1423-the housemaid] " Mercy on [us]5202-we , [Thomas]138-thomas ; [you]138-thomas 'll get [a drunkard]5207-a drunkard at last ! "[1423-the housemaid] " If [I]1423-the housemaid do , [I]1423-the housemaid know whose blame it will be . It will be missis 's , and not [mine]1423-the housemaid . Flesh and blood ca n't sit to be starved to death on a coach - box , waiting for [folks]4739-folks as do n't know [their]4739-folks own mind . "[1423-the housemaid] [A servant]849-a servant , [semi - upper - housemaid]1426-semi - upper - housemaid , [semi - lady's - maid]1427-semi - lady's - maid , now came down with orders from [[her]849-a servant mistress]1428-her mistress . " [Thomas]138-thomas , [you]138-thomas must ride to [the fishmonger]5209-the fishmonger 's , and say [missis]4831-missis ca n't give above half - a - crown a pound for salmon for Tuesday ; [she]4831-missis 's grumbling because trade 's so bad . And [she]4831-missis 'll want [the carriage]5211-the carriage at three to go to the lecture , [Thomas]138-thomas ; at [the Royal Execution]5212-the royal execution , [you]138-thomas know . "[849-a servant] " Ay , ay , [I]1423-the housemaid know . "[1423-the housemaid] " And [you]138-thomas 'd better all of [you]138-thomas mind [your]138-thomas P 's and Q 's , for [she]4831-missis 's very black this morning . [She]4831-missis 's got a bad headache . "[1423-the housemaid] " It 's a pity [Miss Jenkins]210-miss jenkins is not here to match [her]4831-missis . [Lord]5213-lord ! how [she]210-miss jenkins and [missis]4831-missis did quarrel which had got the worst headaches ; it was that [Miss Jenkins]210-miss jenkins left for ; [she]210-miss jenkins would not give up having bad headaches , and [missis]4831-missis could not abide [any one to have 'em but [herself]4831-missis]5216-any one to have 'em but herself . "[849-a servant] " [Missis]211-missis will have [her]211-missis breakfast up - [stairs]4740-stairs , cook , and the cold partridge as was left yesterday , and put plenty of cream in [her]211-missis coffee , and [she]211-missis thinks there 's a roll left , and [she]211-missis would like it well buttered . "[1423-the housemaid] So saying , [the maid]1429-the maid left [the kitchen]5059-the kitchen to be ready to attend to [the young ladies]1431-the young ladies ' bell when [they]1431-the young ladies chose to ring , after [their]1431-the young ladies late assembly the night before . In [the luxurious library]1432-the luxurious library , at the well - spread breakfast - table , sat [the two Mr. Carsons]1433-the two mr. carsons , [father]4863-father and [son]1435-son . [Both]876-both were reading ; [the father]513-the father a newspaper , [the son]1438-the son a review , while [they]876-both lazily enjoyed [their]876-both nicely prepared food . [The father]513-the father was [a prepossessing - looking old man]1440-a prepossessing - looking old man ; perhaps self - indulgent [you]1441-you might guess . [The son]1438-the son was strikingly handsome , and knew it . [His]1438-the son dress was neat and well appointed , and [his]1438-the son manners far more gentlemanly than [[his]1438-the son father]902-his father 's . [He]1438-the son was [the only son]1444-the only son , and [[his]1438-the son sisters]1445-his sisters were proud of [him]1438-the son ; [[his]1438-the son father]902-his father and [mother]4845-mother were proud of [him]1438-the son : [he]1438-the son could not set up [his]1438-the son judgment against [theirs]1448-theirs ; [he]1438-the son was proud of [himself]1438-the son . The door opened and in bounded [Amy]212-amy , [the sweet youngest daughter of [the house]803-the house]1449-the sweet youngest daughter of the house , [a lovely girl of sixteen , fresh and glowing , and bright as a rosebud]1451-a lovely girl of sixteen , fresh and glowing , and bright as a rosebud . [She]212-amy was too young to go to [assemblies]1452-assemblies , at which [[her]212-amy father]564-her father rejoiced , for [he]564-her father had [little Amy]212-amy with [her]212-amy pretty jokes , and [her]212-amy bird - like songs , and [her]212-amy playful caresses all the evening to amuse [him]564-her father in [his]564-her father loneliness ; and [she]212-amy was not too much tired , like [Sophy]213-sophy and [Helen]214-helen , to give [him]564-her father [her]212-amy sweet company at breakfast the next morning . [He]564-her father submitted willingly while [she]212-amy blinded [him]564-her father with [her]212-amy hands , and kissed [his]564-her father rough red face all over . [She]212-amy took [his]564-her father newspaper away after a little pretended resistance , and would not allow [[her]212-amy brother]4840-her brother [Harry]209-mr. carson to go on with [his]209-mr. carson review . " [I]212-amy 'm [the only lady]5218-the only lady this morning , [papa]5219-papa , so [you]5219-papa know [you]5219-papa must make a great deal of [me]212-amy . "[212-amy] " [[My]212-amy darling]5220-my darling , [I]212-amy think [you]5220-my darling have [your]5220-my darling own way always , whether [you]5220-my darling 're [the only lady]5218-the only lady or not . "[212-amy] " Yes , [papa]5219-papa , [you]5219-papa 're pretty good and obedient , [I]212-amy must say that ; but [I]212-amy 'm sorry to say [Harry]209-mr. carson is very naughty , and does not do what [I]212-amy tell [him]209-mr. carson ; do [you]5219-papa , [Harry]209-mr. carson ? "[212-amy] " [I]212-amy 'm sure [I]212-amy do n't know what [you]5219-papa mean to accuse [me]212-amy of , [Amy]212-amy ; [I]212-amy expected praise and not blame ; for did not [I]212-amy get [you]5219-papa that eau de [Portugal]36-portugal from [town]5223-town , that [you]5219-papa could not meet with at [Hughes ']37-hughes ' , [you]5219-papa little ungrateful puss ? "[212-amy] " Did [you]5219-papa ! Oh , [sweet Harry]209-mr. carson ; [you]5219-papa 're as sweet as eau de [Portugal]36-portugal [yourself]5219-papa ; [you]5219-papa 're almost as good as [papa]5219-papa ; but still [you]5219-papa know [you]5219-papa did go and forget to ask [Bigland]215-bigland for that rose , that new rose [they]5225-they say [he]5219-papa has got . "[212-amy] " No , [Amy]212-amy , [I]1456-i did not forget . [I]1456-i asked [him]5219-papa , and [he]5219-papa has got the Rose , _ sans reproche _ ; but do [you]5219-papa know , [little Miss Extravagance]216-little miss extravagance , a very small one is half - a - guinea ? "[1456-i] " Oh , [I]209-mr. carson do n't mind . [Papa]217-papa will give it [me]209-mr. carson , wo n't [you]5219-papa , [dear father]5226-dear father ? [He]217-papa knows [[his]217-papa little daughter]5227-his little daughter ca n't live without flowers and scents . "[209-mr. carson] [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson tried to refuse [[his]209-mr. carson darling]1455-his darling , but [she]1456-i coaxed [him]209-mr. carson into acquiescence , saying [she]1456-i must have it , it was one of [her]1456-i necessaries . Life was not worth having without flowers . " Then , [Amy]212-amy , "[4840-her brother] said [[her]1456-i brother]4840-her brother , " try and be content with peonies and dandelions . "[4840-her brother] " Oh , [[you]5219-papa wretch]5228-you wretch ! [I]1456-i do n't call them flowers . Besides , [you]5219-papa 're every bit as extravagant . Who gave half - a - crown for a bunch of lilies of [the valley]5229-the valley at [Yates ']38-yates ' , a month ago , and then would not let [[his]4840-her brother poor little sister]5230-his poor little sister have them , though [she]5230-his poor little sister went on [her]5230-his poor little sister knees to beg [them]5231-them ? Answer [me]1456-i that , [Master Hal]209-mr. carson . "[1456-i] " Not on compulsion , "[4840-her brother] replied [[her]1456-i brother]4840-her brother , smiling with [his]4840-her brother mouth , while [his]4840-her brother eyes had an irritated expression , and [he]4840-her brother went first red , then pale , with vexed embarrassment . " If [you]5219-papa please , [sir]5232-sir , "[849-a servant] said [a servant]849-a servant , entering [the room]616-the room , " here 's [one of [the mill people wanting to see [you]5219-papa]5234-the mill people wanting to see you]5233-one of the mill people wanting to see you ; [his]5233-one of the mill people wanting to see you name is [Wilson]154-jem , [he]5233-one of the mill people wanting to see you says . "[849-a servant] " [I]212-amy 'll come to [him]5233-one of the mill people wanting to see you directly ; stay , tell [him]5233-one of the mill people wanting to see you to come in [here]5235-here . "[212-amy] [Amy]212-amy danced off into [the conservatory]1461-the conservatory which opened out of [the room]616-the room , before [the gaunt , pale , unwashed , unshaven weaver]1463-the gaunt , pale , unwashed , unshaven weaver was ushered in . There [he]1463-the gaunt , pale , unwashed , unshaven weaver stood at the door , sleeking [his]1463-the gaunt , pale , unwashed , unshaven weaver hair with old country habit , and every now and then stealing a glance round at the splendour of [the apartment]1464-the apartment . " Well , [Wilson]154-jem , and what do [you]154-jem want to - day , [man]5236-man ? "[1463-the gaunt , pale , unwashed , unshaven weaver] " Please , [sir]5232-sir , [Davenport]194-davenport 's ill of the fever , and [I]1463-the gaunt , pale , unwashed , unshaven weaver 'm come to know if [you]5232-sir 've got an Infirmary order for [him]194-davenport ? "[1463-the gaunt , pale , unwashed , unshaven weaver] " [Davenport]194-davenport -- [Davenport]194-davenport ; who is [the fellow]5151-the fellow ? [I]1463-the gaunt , pale , unwashed , unshaven weaver do n't know the name . "[1463-the gaunt , pale , unwashed , unshaven weaver] " [He]194-davenport 's worked in [[your]5232-sir factory]5239-your factory better nor three year , [sir]5232-sir . "[1463-the gaunt , pale , unwashed , unshaven weaver] " Very likely ; [I]1463-the gaunt , pale , unwashed , unshaven weaver do n't pretend to know the names of [the men [I]1463-the gaunt , pale , unwashed , unshaven weaver employ]5241-the men i employ ; that [I]1463-the gaunt , pale , unwashed , unshaven weaver leave to [the overlooker]5242-the overlooker . So [he]194-davenport 's ill , eh ? "[1463-the gaunt , pale , unwashed , unshaven weaver] " Ay , [sir]5232-sir , [he]194-davenport 's very bad ; [we]5244-we want to get [him]194-davenport in at [the fever wards]5245-the fever wards . "[1463-the gaunt , pale , unwashed , unshaven weaver] [I]0-i doubt if [I]0-i have [an in - patient]1465-an in - patient 's order to spare ; [they]1466-they 're always wanted for accidents , [you]1467-you know . But [I]0-i 'll give [you]1467-you an out - patient 's , and welcome . " So saying , [he]0-i rose up , unlocked a drawer , pondered a minute , and then gave [Wilson]154-jem an [out - patient]5246-out - patient 's order to be presented the following Monday . Monday ! How many days there were before Monday ! Meanwhile , [the younger Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson had ended [his]209-mr. carson review , and began to listen to what was going on . [He]209-mr. carson finished [his]209-mr. carson breakfast , got up , and pulled five shillings out of [his]209-mr. carson pocket , which [he]209-mr. carson gave to [Wilson]154-jem as [he]154-jem passed [him]209-mr. carson , for [the "[0-i] poor fellow]5247-the " poor fellow . " [He]209-mr. carson went past quickly , and calling for [his]209-mr. carson horse , mounted gaily , and rode away . [He]209-mr. carson was anxious to be in time to have a look and a smile from lovely [Mary Barton]145-mary , as [she]145-mary went to [Miss Simmonds]152-miss simmonds ' . But to - day [he]209-mr. carson was to be disappointed . [Wilson]154-jem left [the house]803-the house , not knowing whether to be pleased or grieved . It was long to Monday , but [they]5249-they had all spoken kindly to [him]154-jem , and who could tell if [they]5249-they might not remember this , and do something before Monday . Besides , [the cook]1416-the cook , who , when [she]1416-the cook had had [time to think , after breakfast was sent in]5251-time to think , after breakfast was sent in , had noticed [his]154-jem paleness , had had meat and bread ready to put in [his]154-jem hand when [he]154-jem came out of [the parlour]1422-the parlour ; and a full stomach makes every one of [us]5253-us more hopeful . When [he]154-jem reached [Berry Street]31-berry street , [he]154-jem had persuaded [himself]154-jem [he]154-jem bore good news , and felt almost elated in [his]154-jem heart . But it fell when [he]154-jem opened the cellar - door , and saw [Barton]145-mary and [the wife]1298-the wife both bending over [the sick man]5255-the sick man 's couch with awe - struck , saddened look . "[0-i] Come here , " said [Barton]145-mary . "[1469-yo] There 's a change comed over [him]1468-he sin ' yo left , is there not ? " [Wilson]154-jem looked . The flesh was sunk , the features prominent , bony , and rigid . The fearful clay - colour of death was over all . But the eyes were open and sensible , though the films of the grave were settling upon [them]5256-them . "[1468-he] [He]1468-he wakened fra [his]1468-he sleep , as [yo]1469-yo left [him]1468-he in , and began to mutter and moan ; but [he]1468-he soon went off again , and [we]1470-they never knew [he]1468-he were awake till [he]1468-he called [[his]1468-he wife]525-his wife , but now [she]525-his wife 's here [he]1468-he 's gotten nought to say to [her]525-his wife . " Most probably , as [they]1470-they all felt , [he]1468-he could not speak , for [his]1468-he strength was fast ebbing . [They]1470-they stood round [him]1468-he still and silent ; even [the wife]1298-the wife checked [her]1298-the wife sobs , though [her]1298-the wife heart was like to break . [She]1298-the wife held [[her]1298-the wife child]1391-her child to [her]1298-the wife breast , to try and keep [him]1468-he quiet . [Their]1470-they eyes were all fixed on [the yet living one , whose moments of life were passing so rapidly away]5259-the yet living one , whose moments of life were passing so rapidly away . At length [he]1468-he brought ( with jerking , convulsive effort ) [his]1468-he two hands into the attitude of prayer . [They]1470-they saw [his]1468-he lips move , and bent to catch the words , which came in gasps , and not in tones . "[525-his wife] Oh [Lord God]218-god ! [I]0-i thank [thee]218-god , that the hard struggle of living is over . " "[194-davenport] Oh , [Ben]194-davenport ! [Ben]194-davenport ! " wailed forth [[his]1468-he wife]525-his wife , "[194-davenport] have [you]194-davenport no thought for [me]0-i ? Oh , [Ben]194-davenport ! [Ben]194-davenport ! do say one word to help [me]0-i through life . " [He]1468-he could not speak again . The trump of [the archangel]5261-the archangel would set [his]1468-he tongue free ; but not a word more would it utter till then . Yet [he]1468-he heard , [he]1468-he understood , and though sight failed , [he]1468-he moved [his]1468-he hand gropingly over the covering . [They]5262-they knew what [he]1468-he meant , and guided it to [her]525-his wife head , bowed and hidden in [her]525-his wife hands , when [she]525-his wife had sunk in [her]525-his wife woe . It rested there , with a feeble pressure of endearment . The face grew beautiful , as the soul neared [God]218-god . A peace beyond understanding came over it . The hand was a heavy , stiff weight on [the wife]1298-the wife 's head . No more grief or sorrow for [him]1468-he . [They]5262-they reverently laid out the corpse -- [Wilson]154-jem fetching [his]154-jem only spare shirt to array it in . [The wife]1298-the wife still lay hidden in the clothes , in a stupor of agony . There was a knock at the door , and [Barton]145-mary went to open it . It was [Mary]145-mary , who had received a message from [[her]145-mary father]564-her father , through [a neighbour]5266-a neighbour , telling [her]145-mary where [he]1468-he was ; and [she]145-mary had set out early to come and have a word with [him]1468-he before [her]145-mary day 's work ; but some errands [she]145-mary had to do for [Miss Simmonds]152-miss simmonds had detained [her]145-mary until now . "[194-davenport] Come in , [wench]5103-wench ! " said [[her]145-mary father]564-her father . "[5103-wench] Try if [thou]1473-thou canst comfort [yon]5103-wench [poor , poor woman]1474-poor , poor woman , kneeling down there . God help [her]1474-poor , poor woman . " [Mary]145-mary did not know what to say , or how to comfort ; but [she]145-mary knelt down by [her]1474-poor , poor woman , and put [her]145-mary arm round [her]1474-poor , poor woman neck , and in a little while fell to crying [herself]145-mary so bitterly , that the source of tears was opened by sympathy in [the widow]1229-the widow , and [her]145-mary full heart was , for a time , relieved . And [Mary]145-mary forgot all purposed meeting with [[her]145-mary gay lover]5269-her gay lover , [Harry Carson]209-mr. carson ; forgot [Miss Simmonds]152-miss simmonds ' errands , and [her]145-mary anger , in the anxious desire to comfort [the poor lone woman]5270-the poor lone woman . Never had [her]145-mary sweet face looked more angelic , never had [her]145-mary gentle voice seemed so musical as when [she]145-mary murmured [her]145-mary broken sentences of comfort . "[1474-poor , poor woman] Oh , do n't cry so , [dear Mrs. Davenport]219-mrs. davenport , pray do n't take on so . Sure [he]1475-he 's gone where [he]1475-he 'll never know care again . Yes , [I]0-i know how lonesome [you]219-mrs. davenport must feel ; but think of [[your]219-mrs. davenport children]1476-your children . Oh ! [we]1477-we 'll all help to earn food for ['em]1475-he . Think how sorry _ [he]1475-he 'd _ be , if [he]1475-he sees [you]219-mrs. davenport fretting so . Do n't cry so , please do n't . " And [she]145-mary ended by crying [herself]145-mary , as passionately as [the poor widow]5271-the poor widow . It was agreed that [the town]1111-the town must bury [him]1475-he ; [he]1475-he had paid to a burial club as long as [he]1475-he could ; but by a few weeks ' omission , [he]1475-he had forfeited [his]1475-he claim to a sum of money now . Would [Mrs. Davenport]219-mrs. davenport and [the little child]1375-the little child go [home]4755-home with [Mary]145-mary ? [The latter]511-the latter brightened up as [she]145-mary urged this plan ; but no ! where [the poor , fondly loved remains]5276-the poor , fondly loved remains were , there would [the mourner]5277-the mourner be ; and all that [they]5278-they could do was to make [her]145-mary as comfortable as [their]5278-they funds would allow , and to beg [a neighbour]5266-a neighbour to look in and say a word at times . So [she]145-mary was left alone with [[her]145-mary dead]5280-her dead , and [they]5278-they went to work that had work , and [he]1475-he who had none , took upon [him]1475-he the arrangements for the funeral . [Mary]145-mary had many a scolding from [Miss Simmonds]152-miss simmonds that day for [her]145-mary absence of mind . To be sure [Miss Simmonds]152-miss simmonds was much put out by [Mary]145-mary 's non - appearance in the morning with certain bits of muslin , and shades of silk which were wanted to complete a dress to be worn that night ; but it was true enough that [Mary]145-mary did not mind what [she]145-mary was about ; [she]145-mary was too busy planning how [her]145-mary old black gown ( [her]145-mary best when [[her]145-mary mother]4774-her mother died ) might be spunged , and turned , and lengthened into something like decent mourning for [the widow]1229-the widow . And when [she]145-mary went [home]4755-home at night ( though it was very late , as a sort of retribution for [her]145-mary morning 's negligence ) , [she]145-mary set to work at once , and was so busy , and so glad over [her]145-mary task , that [she]145-mary had , every now and then , to check [herself]145-mary in singing merry ditties , that [she]145-mary felt little accorded with the sewing on which [she]145-mary was engaged . So when the funeral day came , [Mrs. Davenport]219-mrs. davenport was neatly arrayed in black , a satisfaction to [her]219-mrs. davenport poor heart in the midst of [her]219-mrs. davenport sorrow . [Barton]145-mary and [Wilson]154-jem both accompanied [her]219-mrs. davenport , as [she]219-mrs. davenport led [[her]219-mrs. davenport two elder boys]5284-her two elder boys , and followed the coffin . It was a simple walking funeral , with nothing to grate on the feelings of any ; far more in accordance with its purpose , to [my]1475-he mind , than the gorgeous hearses , and nodding plumes , which form the grotesque funeral pomp of [respectable people]5285-respectable people . There was no "[1475-he] rattling the bones over the stones , " of [the pauper]5286-the pauper 's funeral . Decently and quietly was [he]5286-the pauper followed to [the grave]5287-the grave by one determined to endure [her]5286-the pauper woe meekly for [his]5286-the pauper sake . The only mark of [pauperism attendant on the burial]5288-pauperism attendant on the burial concerned the living and joyous , far more than the dead , or the sorrowful . When [they]5285-respectable people arrived in [the churchyard]5289-the churchyard , [they]5285-respectable people halted before a raised and handsome tombstone ; in reality a wooden mockery of stone respectabilities which adorned [the burial - ground]5290-the burial - ground . It was easily raised in a very few minutes , and below was [the grave in which [pauper bodies]5292-pauper bodies were piled until within a foot or two of the surface]5291-the grave in which pauper bodies were piled until within a foot or two of the surface ; when the soil was shovelled over , and stamped down , and the wooden cover went to do temporary duty over another hole . [ 19 ] But little [they]5285-respectable people recked of this who now gave up [their]5285-respectable people dead . [ Footnote 19 : The case , to [my]1475-he certain knowledge , in [one churchyard in [Manchester]1-manchester]5293-one churchyard in manchester . There may be more . ] CHAPTER VII . [JEM WILSON 'S REPULSE]154-jem . "[1475-he] How infinite the wealth of love and hope Garnered in [these same tiny treasure - houses]1478-these same tiny treasure - houses ! And oh ! what bankrupts in [the world]1479-the world [we]1480-we feel , When [Death]190-death , like [some remorseless creditor]1481-some remorseless creditor , Seizes on all [we]1480-we fondly thought [our]1480-we own ! " "[142-twins] [THE TWINS]142-twins . " The ghoul - like fever was not to be braved with impunity , and baulked of its prey . [The widow]1229-the widow had reclaimed [[her]1229-the widow children]5064-her children ; [[her]1229-the widow neighbours]5296-her neighbours , in the good Samaritan sense of the word , had paid [her]1229-the widow little arrears of rent , and made [her]1229-the widow a few shillings beforehand with [the world]1479-the world . [She]1229-the widow determined to flit from [that cellar]5298-that cellar to another less full of painful associations , less haunted by mournful memories . [The board]5299-the board , not so formidable as [she]1229-the widow had imagined , had inquired into [her]1229-the widow case ; and , instead of sending [her]1229-the widow to [Stoke Claypole]39-stoke claypole , [[[her]1229-the widow husband]587-her husband 's Buckinghamshire parish]5301-her husband 's buckinghamshire parish , as [she]1229-the widow had dreaded , had agreed to pay [her]1229-the widow rent . So food for four mouths was all [she]1229-the widow was now required to find ; only for three [she]1229-the widow would have said ; for [herself]1229-the widow and [the unweaned child]5302-the unweaned child were but reckoned as one in [her]1229-the widow calculation . [She]1229-the widow had a strong heart , now [her]1229-the widow bodily strength had been recruited by a week or two of food , and [she]1229-the widow would not despair . So [she]1229-the widow took in [some little children]5303-some little children to nurse , who brought [their]5303-some little children daily food with [them]5303-some little children , which [she]1229-the widow cooked for [them]5303-some little children , without wronging [their]5303-some little children helplessness of a crumb ; and when [she]1229-the widow had restored [them]5303-some little children to [[their]5303-some little children mothers]5304-their mothers at night , [she]1229-the widow set to work at plain sewing , "[142-twins] seam , and gusset , and band , " and sat thinking how [she]1229-the widow might best cheat [the factory inspector]5305-the factory inspector , and persuade [him]5305-the factory inspector that [her]1229-the widow strong , big , hungry [Ben]194-davenport was above thirteen . [Her]1229-the widow plan of living was so far arranged , when [she]1229-the widow heard , with keen sorrow , that [[Wilson]154-jem 's twin lads]5306-wilson 's twin lads were ill of the fever . [They]5306-wilson 's twin lads had never been strong . [They]5306-wilson 's twin lads were like [many a pair of twins]5307-many a pair of twins , and seemed to have but one life divided between [them]5306-wilson 's twin lads . One life , one strength , and in this instance , [I]1482-poor lad might almost say , one brain ; for [they]5306-wilson 's twin lads were [helpless , gentle , silly children]5308-helpless , gentle , silly children , but not the less dear to [[their]5306-wilson 's twin lads parents]5309-their parents and to [[their]5306-wilson 's twin lads strong , [active , manly , elder brother]5311-active , manly , elder brother]5310-their strong , active , manly , elder brother . [They]5306-wilson 's twin lads were late on [their]5306-wilson 's twin lads feet , late in talking , late every way ; had to be nursed and cared for when [other lads of [their]5306-wilson 's twin lads age]5312-other lads of their age were tumbling about in [the street]4821-the street , and losing [themselves]5312-other lads of their age , and being taken to [the police - office miles away from [home]4755-home]5314-the police - office miles away from home . Still want had never yet come in at the door to make love for [these innocents]5316-these innocents fly out at the window . Nor was this the case even now , when [Jem Wilson]154-jem 's earnings , and [[his]154-jem mother]787-his mother 's occasional charrings were barely sufficient to give [all the family]1264-all the family [their]1264-all the family fill of food . But when [the twins]545-the twins , after ailing many days , and caring little for [their]545-the twins meat , fell sick on the same afternoon , with the same heavy stupor of suffering , the three hearts that loved [them]545-the twins so , [each]5320-each felt , though none acknowledged to [the other]1048-the other , that [they]545-the twins had little chance for life . It was nearly a week before the tale of [their]545-the twins illness spread as far as [the court where [the Wilsons]144-the wilsons had once dwelt , and [the Bartons]143-the bartons yet lived]5322-the court where the wilsons had once dwelt , and the bartons yet lived . [Alice]146-alice had heard of the illness of [[her]146-alice little nephews]5323-her little nephews several days before , and had locked [her]146-alice cellar door , and gone off straight to [[[her]146-alice brother]4840-her brother 's house]5325-her brother 's house , in [Ancoats]8-ancoats ; but [she]146-alice was often absent for days , sent for , as [[her]146-alice neighbours]5296-her neighbours knew , to help in some sudden emergency of illness or distress , so that occasioned no surprise . [Margaret]157-margaret met [Jem Wilson]154-jem several days after [[his]154-jem brothers]5327-his brothers were seriously ill , and heard from [him]154-jem the state of things at [[his]154-jem home]5328-his home . [She]157-margaret told [Mary]145-mary of it as [she]157-margaret entered [the court]604-the court late that evening ; and [Mary]145-mary listened with saddened heart to the strange contrast which such woeful tidings presented to the gay and loving words [she]145-mary had been hearing on [her]145-mary walk [home]4755-home . [She]145-mary blamed [herself]145-mary for being so much taken up with visions of the golden future , that [she]145-mary had lately gone but seldom on Sunday afternoons , or other leisure time , to see [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson , [[[her]145-mary mother]4774-her mother 's friend]5332-her mother 's friend ; and with hasty purpose of amendment [she]145-mary only stayed to leave a message for [[her]145-mary father]564-her father with [the next - door neighbour]5334-the next - door neighbour , and then went off at a brisk pace on [her]145-mary way to [the house of mourning]5335-the house of mourning . [She]145-mary stopped with [her]145-mary hand on the latch of [the Wilsons]144-the wilsons ' door , to still [her]145-mary beating heart , and listened to the hushed quiet within . [She]145-mary opened the door softly : there sat [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson in the old rocking - chair , with [one sick , death - like boy]5336-one sick , death - like boy lying on [her]134-mrs. wilson knee , crying without let or pause , but softly , gently , as fearing to disturb [the troubled , gasping child]5337-the troubled , gasping child ; while behind [her]145-mary , [old Alice]146-alice let [her]146-alice fast - dropping tears fall down on the dead body of [the other twin , which [she]146-alice was laying out on a board , placed on a sort of sofa - settee in a corner of [the room]616-the room]5338-the other twin , which she was laying out on a board , placed on a sort of sofa - settee in a corner of the room . Over [the child]805-the child , which yet breathed , [the father]513-the father bent , watching anxiously for some ground of hope , where hope there was none . [Mary]145-mary stepped slowly and lightly across to [Alice]146-alice . "[1482-poor lad] Ay , [poor lad]1482-poor lad ! [God]218-god has taken [him]1482-poor lad early , [Mary]145-mary . " [Mary]145-mary could not speak ; [she]145-mary did not know what to say ; it was so much worse than [she]145-mary expected . At last [she]145-mary ventured to whisper , "[218-god] Is there any chance for [the other one]1483-the other one , think [you]1482-poor lad ? " [Alice]146-alice shook [her]146-alice head , and told with a look that [she]146-alice believed there was none . [She]146-alice next endeavoured to lift [the little body]5342-the little body , and carry [it]5342-the little body to [its]5342-the little body old accustomed bed in [[[its]5342-the little body parents]5343-its parents ' room]5344-its parents ' room . But earnest as [the father]513-the father was in watching [the yet - living]5346-the yet - living , [he]513-the father had eyes and ears for all that concerned the dead , and sprang gently up , and took [[his]513-the father dead son]5347-his dead son on [his]513-the father hard couch in [his]513-the father arms with tender strength , and carried [him]1485-him [upstairs]5348-upstairs as if afraid of wakening [him]1485-him . [The other child]5349-the other child gasped longer , louder , with more of effort . "[1482-poor lad] [We]1484-we mun get [him]1485-him away from [[his]1485-him mother]787-his mother . [He]1485-him can not die while [she]787-his mother 's wishing [him]1485-him . " "[787-his mother] Wishing [him]1485-him ? " said [Mary]145-mary , in a tone of inquiry . "[787-his mother] Ay ; donno [ye]1487-ye know what wishing means ? There 's none can die in the arms of [those who are wishing [them]1488-those who are wishing them sore to stay on earth sore to stay on [earth]1255-earth]1488-those who are wishing them sore to stay on earth . The soul o ' [them]1488-those who are wishing them sore to stay on earth as holds [them]1488-those who are wishing them sore to stay on earth wo n't let [the dying soul]1490-the dying soul go free ; so it has a hard struggle for the quiet of death . [We]1484-we mun get [him]1485-him away fra ' [[his]1485-him mother]787-his mother , or [he]1485-him 'll have a hard death , poor lile [ 20 ] fellow . " [ Footnote 20 : "[220-lile] [Lile]220-lile , " a north - country word for "[220-lile] little . " "[220-lile] [Wit _ leil]221-wit _ leil _ labour to live . "--_Piers [Ploughman]5350-ploughman . _ ] So without circumlocution [she]787-his mother went and offered to take [the sinking child]5351-the sinking child . But [the mother]5048-the mother would not let [him]1485-him go , and looking in [Alice]146-alice 's face with brimming and imploring eyes , declared in earnest whispers , that [she]787-his mother was not wishing [him]1485-him , that [she]787-his mother would fain have [him]1485-him released from [his]1485-him suffering . [Alice]146-alice and [Mary]145-mary stood by with eyes fixed on [the poor child]5353-the poor child , whose struggles seemed to increase , till at last [[his]1485-him mother]787-his mother said with a choking voice , "[220-lile] May happen [ 21 ] yo'd better take [him]1485-him , [Alice]146-alice ; [I]0-i believe [my]0-i heart 's wishing [him]1485-him a ' this while , for [I]0-i can not , no , [I]0-i can not bring [mysel]0-i to let [[my]0-i two childer]1492-my two childer go in one day ; [I]0-i can not help longing to keep [him]1485-him , and yet [he]1485-him sha'not suffer longer for [me]0-i . " [ Footnote 21 : "[0-i] May happen , " perhaps . ] [She]787-his mother bent down , and fondly , oh ! with what passionate fondness , kissed [[her]787-his mother child]1391-her child , and then gave [him]1485-him up to [Alice]146-alice , who took [him]1485-him with tender care . [Nature]222-nature 's struggles were soon exhausted , and [he]1485-him breathed [his]1485-him little life away in peace . Then [the mother]5048-the mother lifted up [her]5048-the mother voice and wept . [Her]5048-the mother cries brought [[her]787-his mother husband]587-her husband down to try with [his]1485-him aching heart to comfort [hers]787-his mother . Again [Alice]146-alice laid out the dead , [Mary]145-mary helping with reverent fear . [The father]513-the father and [mother]4845-mother carried [him]1485-him up - stairs to the bed , where [[his]1485-him little brother]580-his little brother lay in calm repose . [Mary]145-mary and [Alice]146-alice drew near the fire , and stood in quiet sorrow for some time . Then [Alice]146-alice broke the silence by saying , "[0-i] It will be bad news for [Jem]154-jem , poor fellow , when [he]154-jem comes [home]4755-home . " "[154-jem] Where is [he]154-jem ? " asked [Mary]145-mary . "[154-jem] Working over - hours at [th ' shop]1494-th ' shop . [They'n]1495-they'n getten a large order fra ' forrin parts ; and [yo]1496-yo ' know , [Jem]154-jem mun work , though [his]154-jem heart 's well - nigh breaking for [these poor laddies]1497-these poor laddies . " Again [they]5361-they were silent in thought , and again [Alice]146-alice spoke first . "[0-i] [I]0-i sometimes think [the Lord]4929-the lord is against planning . Whene'er [I]0-i plan over - much , [He]4929-the lord is sure to send and mar all [my]0-i plans , as if [He]4929-the lord would [ha]1499-ha ' [me]0-i put the future into [His]4929-the lord hands . Afore Christmas - time [I]0-i was as full as full could be , of going [home]4755-home for good and all ; [yo]1496-yo ' han heard how [I]0-i 've wished it this terrible long time . And [a young lass from behind]1501-a young lass from behind [Burton]13-burton came into place in [Manchester last Martinmas]41-manchester last martinmas ; so after awhile , [she]1501-a young lass from behind had a Sunday out , and [she]1501-a young lass from behind comes to [me]0-i , and tells [me]0-i [some cousins o ' mine]1502-some cousins o ' mine bid [her]1501-a young lass from behind find [me]0-i out , and say how glad [they]1502-some cousins o ' mine should be to [ha]1499-ha ' [me]0-i to bide wi ' 'em , and look after [th ' childer]1503-th ' childer , for they'n getten [a big farm]1504-a big farm , and [she]1501-a young lass from behind 's a deal to do among th ' cows . So many a winter 's night did [I]0-i lie awake and think , that please [God]218-god , come summer , [I]0-i 'd bid [George]148-george and [[his]148-george wife]525-his wife good bye , and go [home]4755-home at last . [Little]223-little did [I]0-i think how [God Almighty]224-god would baulk [me]0-i , for not leaving [my]0-i days in [His]224-god hands , who had led [me]0-i through [the wilderness hitherto]1507-the wilderness hitherto . Here 's [George]148-george out o ' work , and more cast down than ever [I]0-i seed [him]148-george ; wanting every chip o ' comfort [he]148-george can get , e'en afore this last heavy stroke ; and now [I]0-i 'm thinking [the Lord]4929-the lord 's finger points very clear to [[my]0-i fit abiding place]1509-my fit abiding place ; and [I]0-i 'm sure if [George]148-george and [Jane]130-jane wilson can say ' [His]148-george will be done , ' it 's no more than what [I]0-i 'm beholden to do . " So saying , [she]130-jane wilson fell to tidying [the room]616-the room , removing as much as [she]130-jane wilson could every vestige of sickness ; making up the fire , and setting on the kettle for a cup of tea for [[her]130-jane wilson sister - in - law]5363-her sister - in - law , whose low moans and sobs were occasionally heard in [the room below]5364-the room below . [Mary]145-mary helped [her]130-jane wilson in all [these little offices]5365-these little offices . [They]5366-they were busy in this way when the door was softly opened , and [Jem]154-jem came in , all grimed and dirty from [his]154-jem night - work , [his]154-jem soiled apron wrapped round [his]154-jem middle , in guise and apparel in which [he]154-jem would have been sorry at another time to have been seen by [Mary]145-mary . But just now [he]154-jem hardly saw [her]130-jane wilson ; [he]154-jem went straight up to [Alice]146-alice , and asked how [the little chaps]5367-the little chaps were . [They]5367-the little chaps had been a shade better at dinner - time , and [he]154-jem had been working away through the long afternoon , and far into the night , in the belief that [they]5367-the little chaps had taken the turn . [He]154-jem had stolen out during the half - hour allowed at [the works]5368-the works for tea , to buy [them]5367-the little chaps an orange or two , which now puffed out [his]154-jem jacket - pocket . [He]154-jem would make [[his]154-jem aunt]663-his aunt speak ; [he]154-jem would not understand [her]663-his aunt shakes of the head and fast coursing tears . "[1510-they] [They]1510-they 're both gone , " said [she]663-his aunt . "[1510-they] Dead ! " "[1510-they] Ay ! [poor fellows]1511-poor fellows . [They]1510-they took worse about two o'clock . [Joe]225-joe went first , as easy as a lamb , and [Will]130-jane wilson died harder like . " "[130-jane wilson] Both ! " "[1512-lad] Ay , [lad]1512-lad ! both . [The Lord]4929-the lord has ta'en [them]1510-they from some evil to come , or [He]4929-the lord would na ha ' made choice o ' [them]1510-they . [Ye]1512-lad may rest sure o ' that . " [Jem]154-jem went to the cupboard , and quietly extricated from [his]154-jem pocket the oranges [he]154-jem had bought . But [he]154-jem stayed long there , and at last [his]154-jem sturdy frame shook with [his]154-jem strong agony . [The two women]547-the two women were frightened , as [women]4730-women always are , on witnessing [a man]4855-a man 's overpowering grief . [They]547-the two women cried afresh in company . [Mary]145-mary 's heart melted within [her]145-mary as [she]145-mary witnessed [Jem]154-jem 's sorrow , and [she]145-mary stepped gently up to the corner where [he]154-jem stood , with [his]154-jem back turned to [them]547-the two women , and putting [her]145-mary hand softly on [his]154-jem arm , said , "[1512-lad] Oh , [Jem]154-jem , do n't give way so ; [I]0-i can not bear to see [you]154-jem . " [Jem]154-jem felt a strange leap of joy in [his]154-jem heart , and knew the power [she]145-mary had of comforting [him]154-jem . [He]154-jem did not speak , as though fearing to destroy by sound or motion the happiness of that moment , when [her]145-mary soft hand 's touch thrilled through [his]154-jem frame , and [her]145-mary silvery voice was whispering tenderness in [his]154-jem ear . Yes ! it might be very wrong ; [he]154-jem could almost hate [himself]154-jem for it ; with death and woe so surrounding [him]154-jem , it yet was happiness , was bliss , to be so spoken to by [Mary]145-mary . "[0-i] Do n't , [Jem]154-jem , please do n't , " whispered [she]145-mary again , believing that [his]154-jem silence was only another form of grief . [He]154-jem could not contain [himself]154-jem . [He]154-jem took [her]145-mary hand in [his]154-jem firm yet trembling grasp , and said , in tones that instantly produced a revulsion in [her]145-mary mood , "[145-mary] [Mary]145-mary , [I]0-i almost loathe [myself]0-i when [I]0-i feel [I]0-i would not give up this minute , when [[my]0-i brothers]1514-my brothers lie dead , and [father]4863-father and [mother]4845-mother are in such trouble , for all [my]0-i life that 's past and gone . And , [Mary]145-mary ( as [she]145-mary tried to release [her]145-mary hand ) , [you]0-i know what makes [me]0-i feel so blessed . " [She]145-mary did know -- [he]154-jem was right there . But as [he]154-jem turned to catch a look at [her]145-mary sweet face , [he]154-jem saw that it expressed unfeigned distress , almost amounting to vexation ; a dread of [him]154-jem , that [he]154-jem thought was almost repugnance . [He]154-jem let [her]145-mary hand go , and [she]145-mary quickly went away to [Alice]146-alice 's side . "[145-mary] Fool that [I]0-i was -- nay , wretch that [I]0-i was -- to let [myself]0-i take this time of trouble to tell [her]1517-her how [I]0-i loved [her]1517-her ; no wonder that [she]1517-her turns away from such a selfish beast . " Partly to relieve [her]145-mary from [his]154-jem presence , and partly from natural desire , and partly , perhaps , from a penitent wish to share to the utmost [[his]154-jem parents]786-his parents ' sorrow , [he]154-jem soon went up - stairs to [the chamber of death]5374-the chamber of death . [Mary]145-mary mechanically helped [Alice]146-alice in all the duties [she]145-mary performed through the remainder of that long night , but [she]145-mary did not see [Jem]154-jem again . [He]154-jem remained up - stairs until after the early dawn showed [Mary]145-mary that [she]145-mary need have no fear of going [home]4755-home through [the deserted and quiet streets]5376-the deserted and quiet streets , to try and get a little sleep before work hour . So leaving kind messages to [George]148-george and [Jane Wilson]130-jane wilson , and hesitating whether [she]145-mary might dare to send a few kind words to [Jem]154-jem , and deciding that [she]145-mary had better not , [she]145-mary stepped out into the bright morning light , so fresh a contrast to [the darkened room where death had been]5377-the darkened room where death had been . "[1517-her] [They]1518-they had Another morn than [ours]1519-ours . " [Mary]145-mary lay down on [her]145-mary bed in [her]145-mary clothes ; and whether it was this , or the broad daylight that poured in through the sky - window , or whether it was over - excitement , it was long before [she]145-mary could catch a wink of sleep . [Her]145-mary thoughts ran on [Jem]154-jem 's manner and words ; not but what [she]145-mary had known the tale [they]1518-they told for many a day ; but still [she]145-mary wished [he]154-jem had not put it so plainly . "[1518-they] Oh dear , " said [she]145-mary to [herself]145-mary , "[1518-they] [I]0-i wish [he]1520-him would not mistake [me]0-i so ; [I]0-i never dare to speak a common word o ' kindness , but [his]1520-him eye brightens and [his]1520-him cheek flushes . It 's very hard on [me]0-i ; for [father]4863-father and [George Wilson]148-george are [old friends]543-old friends ; and [Jem]154-jem and [I]0-i ha ' known each other since [we]1523-we were quite [children]4826-children . [I]0-i can not think what possesses [me]0-i , that [I]0-i must always be wanting to comfort [him]1520-him when [he]1520-him 's downcast , and that [I]0-i must go meddling wi ' [him]1520-him to - night , when sure enough it was [[his]1520-him aunt]663-his aunt 's place to speak to [him]1520-him . [I]0-i do n't care for [him]1520-him , and yet , unless [I]0-i 'm always watching [myself]0-i , [I]0-i 'm speaking to [him]1520-him in a loving voice . [I]0-i think [I]0-i can not go right , for [I]0-i either check [myself]0-i till [I]0-i 'm downright cross to [him]1520-him , or else [I]0-i speak just natural , and that 's too kind and tender by half . And [I]0-i 'm as good as engaged to be married to [another]1526-another ; and another far handsomer than [Jem]154-jem ; only [I]0-i think [I]0-i like [Jem]154-jem 's face best for all that ; liking 's liking , and there 's no help for it . Well , when [I]0-i 'm [Mrs. Harry Carson]226-harry , may happen [I]0-i can put some good fortune in [Jem]154-jem 's way . But will [he]1520-him thank [me]0-i for it ? [He]154-jem 's rather savage at times , that [I]0-i can see , and perhaps kindness from [me]0-i , when [I]0-i 'm another 's , will only go against the grain . [I]0-i 'll not plague [myself]0-i wi ' thinking any more about [him]1520-him , that [I]0-i wo n't . " So [she]226-harry turned on [her]226-harry pillow , and fell asleep , and dreamt of what was often in [her]226-harry waking thoughts ; of the day when [she]226-harry should ride from [church]5378-church in [[her]226-harry carriage]810-her carriage , with wedding - bells ringing , and take up [[her]226-harry astonished father]5380-her astonished father , and drive away from [the old dim work - a - day court]5381-the old dim work - a - day court for ever , to live in [a grand house]5382-a grand house , where [[her]226-harry father]564-her father should have newspapers , and pamphlets , and pipes , and meat dinners every day,--and all day long if [he]564-her father liked . Such thoughts mingled in [her]226-harry predilection for the handsome young [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson , who , unfettered by work - hours , let scarcely a day pass without contriving a meeting with [the beautiful little milliner [he]209-mr. carson had first seen while lounging in a shop where [[his]209-mr. carson sisters]1445-his sisters were making some purchases , and afterwards never rested till [he]209-mr. carson had freely , though respectfully , made [her]226-harry acquaintance in [her]226-harry daily walks]5384-the beautiful little milliner he had first seen while lounging in a shop where his sisters were making some purchases , and afterwards never rested till he had freely , though respectfully , made her acquaintance in her daily walks . [He]209-mr. carson was , to use [his]209-mr. carson own expression to [himself]209-mr. carson , quite infatuated by [her]226-harry , and was restless each day till the time came when [he]209-mr. carson had a chance , and , of late , more than a chance of meeting [her]226-harry . There was something of keen practical shrewdness about [her]226-harry , which contrasted very bewitchingly with the simple , foolish , unworldly ideas [she]226-harry had picked up from the romances which [[Miss Simmonds]152-miss simmonds ' young ladies]5386-miss simmonds ' young ladies were in the habit of recommending to [each other]436-each other . Yes ! [Mary]145-mary was ambitious , and did not favour [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson the less because [he]209-mr. carson was rich and [a gentleman]1130-a gentleman . The old leaven , infused years ago by [[her]145-mary aunt]5389-her aunt [Esther]153-esther , fermented in [her]153-esther little bosom , and perhaps all the more , for [[her]145-mary father]564-her father 's aversion to [the rich and the gentle]5391-the rich and the gentle . Such is the contrariness of the human heart , from [Eve]227-eve downwards , that [we]5392-we all , in [our]5392-we old - Adam state , fancy things forbidden sweetest . So [Mary]145-mary dwelt upon and enjoyed the idea of some day becoming [a lady]4776-a lady , and doing all the elegant nothings appertaining to ladyhood . It was a comfort to [her]145-mary , when scolded by [Miss Simmonds]152-miss simmonds , to think of the day when [she]145-mary would drive up to the door in [[her]145-mary own carriage]5394-her own carriage , to order [her]145-mary gowns from [the hasty tempered yet kind dressmaker]5395-the hasty tempered yet kind dressmaker . It was a pleasure to [her]145-mary to hear the general admiration of [the two elder Miss Carsons]5396-the two elder miss carsons , acknowledged beauties in [ball - room]5397-ball - room and [street]5398-street , on horseback and on foot , and to think of the time when [she]145-mary should ride and walk with [them]5396-the two elder miss carsons in loving sisterhood . But the best of [her]145-mary plans , the holiest , that which in some measure redeemed the vanity of the rest , were those relating to [[her]145-mary father]564-her father ; [[her]145-mary dear father]5400-her dear father , now oppressed with care , and always [a disheartened , gloomy person]5401-a disheartened , gloomy person . How [she]145-mary would surround [him]5400-her dear father with every comfort [she]145-mary could devise ( of course , [he]5400-her dear father was to live with [them]5396-the two elder miss carsons ) , till [he]5400-her dear father should acknowledge riches to be very pleasant things , and bless [[his]5400-her dear father lady - daughter]5402-his lady - daughter ! [Every one who had shown [her]5403-every one who had shown her kindness in her low estate kindness in [her]5403-every one who had shown her kindness in her low estate low estate]5403-every one who had shown her kindness in her low estate should then be repaid a hundred - fold . Such were the castles in air , the Alnaschar - visions in which [Mary]145-mary indulged , and which [she]145-mary was doomed in after days to expiate with many tears . Meanwhile , [her]145-mary words -- or , even more , [her]145-mary tones -- would maintain their hold on [Jem Wilson]154-jem 's memory . A thrill would yet come over [him]5400-her dear father when [he]5400-her dear father remembered how [her]145-mary hand had rested on [his]5400-her dear father arm . The thought of [her]145-mary mingled with all [his]5400-her dear father grief , and it was profound , for the loss of [[his]5400-her dear father brothers]5327-his brothers . CHAPTER VIII . [MARGARET]157-margaret 'S [DEBUT]228-debut AS [A PUBLIC SINGER]5405-a public singer . "[0-i] Deal gently with [them]1527-they , [they]1527-they have much endured . Scoff not at [their]1527-they fond hopes and earnest plans , Though [they]1527-they may seem to thee wild dreams and fancies . Perchance , in the rough school of stern experience , [They]1527-they 've something learned which Theory does not teach ; Or if [they]1527-they greatly err , deal gently still , And let [their]1527-they error but the stronger plead ' Give [us]1528-us the light and guidance that [we]1528-us need ! ' " [LOVE THOUGHTS]229-love thoughts . One Sunday afternoon , about three weeks after that mournful night , [Jem Wilson]154-jem set out with the ostensible purpose of calling on [John Barton]131-john barton . [He]154-jem was dressed in [his]154-jem best , [his]154-jem Sunday suit of course ; while [his]154-jem face glittered with the scrubbing [he]154-jem had bestowed on it . [His]154-jem dark black hair had been arranged and re - arranged before the household looking - glass , and in [his]154-jem button - hole [he]154-jem stuck a narcissus ( a sweet [Nancy]230-nancy is its pretty Lancashire name ) , hoping it would attract [Mary]145-mary 's notice , so that [he]154-jem might have the delight of giving it [her]145-mary . It was a bad beginning of [his]154-jem visit of happiness that [Mary]145-mary saw [him]154-jem some minutes before [he]154-jem came into [[[her]145-mary father]564-her father 's house]5407-her father 's house . [She]145-mary was sitting at the end of the dresser , with the little window - blind drawn on one side , in order that [she]145-mary might see [the passers - by]5408-the passers - by , in the intervals of reading [her]145-mary Bible , which lay open before [her]145-mary . So [she]145-mary watched all the greeting [a friend]5409-a friend gave [Jem]154-jem ; [she]145-mary saw the face of condolence , the sympathetic shake of the hand , and had time to arrange [her]145-mary own face and manner before [Jem]154-jem came in , which [he]154-jem did , as if [he]154-jem had eyes for [no one]1202-no one but [[her]145-mary father]564-her father , who sat smoking [his]564-her father pipe by the fire , while [he]154-jem read an old "[231-star] Northern Star , " borrowed from [a neighbouring public - house]5412-a neighbouring public - house . Then [he]154-jem turned to [Mary]145-mary , who , [he]154-jem felt by the sure instinct of love , by which almost [his]154-jem body thought , was present . [Her]145-mary hands were busy adjusting [her]145-mary dress ; a forced and unnecessary movement [Jem]154-jem could not help thinking . [Her]145-mary accost was quiet and friendly , if grave ; [she]145-mary felt that [she]145-mary reddened like a rose , and wished [she]145-mary could prevent it , while [Jem]154-jem wondered if [her]145-mary blushes arose from fear , or anger , or love . [She]145-mary was very cunning , [I]231-star am afraid . [She]145-mary pretended to read diligently , and not to listen to a word that was said , while , in fact , [she]145-mary heard all sounds , even to [Jem]154-jem 's long , deep sighs , which wrung [her]145-mary heart . At last [she]145-mary took up [her]145-mary Bible , and as if [their]5413-their conversation disturbed [her]145-mary , went up - stairs to [[her]145-mary little room]5414-her little room . And [she]145-mary had scarcely spoken a word to [Jem]154-jem ; scarcely looked at [him]154-jem ; never noticed [his]154-jem beautiful sweet Nancy , which only awaited [her]145-mary least word of praise to be [hers]145-mary ! [He]154-jem did not know -- that pang was spared -- that in [[her]145-mary little dingy bed - room]5415-her little dingy bed - room , stood a white jug , filled with a luxuriant bunch of early spring roses , making [the whole room]1022-the whole room fragrant and bright . They were the gift of [[her]145-mary richer lover]5417-her richer lover . So [Jem]154-jem had to go on sitting with [John Barton]131-john barton , fairly caught in [his]131-john barton own trap , and had to listen to [his]131-john barton talk , and answer [him]131-john barton as best [he]154-jem might . "[231-star] There 's the right stuff in this here ' [Star]231-star , ' and no mistake . Such a right - down piece for short hours . " "[231-star] At the same rate of wages as now ? " asked [Jem]154-jem . "[231-star] Ay , ay ! else where 's the use ? It 's only taking out o ' [the masters]489-the masters ' pocket what [they]489-the masters can well afford . Did [I]0-i ever tell [yo]1530-yo what [th ' Infirmary chap]1531-th ' infirmary chap let [me]0-i into , many a year agone ? " "[0-i] No , " said [Jem]154-jem , listlessly . "[0-i] Well ! [yo]1530-yo must know [I]0-i were in [th ' Infirmary]1532-th ' infirmary for a fever , and times were rare and bad ; and there be [good chaps]1533-good chaps there to [a man]4855-a man , while [he]4855-a man 's wick , [ 22 ] whate'er [they]489-the masters may be about cutting [him]4855-a man up at after . [ 23 ] So when [I]0-i were better o ' th ' fever , but weak as water , [they]489-the masters says to [me]0-i , says [they]489-the masters , ' If [yo]1530-yo can write , [yo]1530-yo may stay in a week longer , and help [[our]1535-our surgeon]1536-our surgeon wi ' sorting [his]1536-our surgeon papers ; and [we]1535-our 'll take care yo've [your]1530-yo belly full o ' meat and drink . [Yo'll]1530-yo be twice as strong in a week . ' So there wanted but one word to that bargain . So [I]0-i were set to writing and copying ; [th]1537-th ' writing [I]0-i could do well enough , but [they]489-the masters 'd such queer ways o ' spelling that [I]0-i 'd ne'er been used to , that [I]0-i 'd to look first at [th]1537-th ' copy and then at [my]0-i letters , for all [the world]1479-the world like a cock picking up grains o ' corn . But one thing startled [me]0-i e'en then , and [I]0-i thought [I]0-i 'd make bold to ask [the surgeon]1539-the surgeon the meaning o't . [I]0-i 've gotten no head for numbers , but this [I]0-i know , that by _ far th ' greater part o ' th ' accidents as comed in , happened in th ' last two hours o ' work _ , when [folk]5093-folk getten tired and careless . [Th ' surgeon]1541-th ' surgeon said it were all true , and that [he]1539-the surgeon were going to bring that fact to light . " [ Footnote 22 : "[1539-the surgeon] Wick , " alive . [Anglo - Saxon]546-anglo - saxon , cwic . "[1539-the surgeon] [The _ quick _ and the dead]1542-the _ quick _ and the dead . "--_Book of Common Prayer . _ ] [ Footnote 23 : "[1542-the _ quick _ and the dead] At after . " "[1542-the _ quick _ and the dead] _ At after souper goth [this noble king]1543-this noble king . _ " _ [Chaucer]232-chaucer ; [The Squire]5419-the squire 's Tale . _ ] [Jem]154-jem was pondering [Mary]145-mary 's conduct ; but the pause made [him]154-jem aware [he]154-jem ought to utter some civil listening noise ; so [he]154-jem said "[1546-block - printers] Very true . " "[1546-block - printers] Ay , it 's true enough , [[my]0-i lad]1544-my lad , that [we]1545-we 're sadly over - borne , and worse will come of it afore long . [Block - printers]1546-block - printers is going to strike ; they'n getten a bang - up union , as wo n't let ['em]1547-'em be put upon . But there 's many a thing will happen afore long , as [folk]5093-folk do n't expect . [Yo]1544-my lad may take [my]0-i word for that , [Jem]154-jem . " [Jem]154-jem was very willing to take it , but did not express the curiosity [he]154-jem should have done . So [John Barton]131-john barton thought [he]154-jem 'd try another hint or two . "[154-jem] [Working folk]1549-working folk wo n't be ground to the dust much longer . [We'n]1545-we a ' had as much to bear as human nature can bear . So , if [th ' masters]5195-th ' masters ca n't do [us]1545-we no good , and [they]5195-th ' masters say [they]5195-th ' masters ca n't , [we]1545-we mun try [higher folk]1551-higher folk . " Still [Jem]154-jem was not curious . [He]154-jem gave up hope of seeing [Mary]145-mary again by [her]145-mary own good free will ; and the next best thing would be , to be alone to think of [her]145-mary . So , muttering something which [he]154-jem meant to serve as an excuse for [his]154-jem sudden departure , [he]154-jem hastily wished [John]131-john barton good afternoon , and left [him]131-john barton to resume [his]154-jem pipe and [his]154-jem politics . For three years past , trade had been getting worse and worse , and the price of provisions higher and higher . This disparity between the amount of the earnings of [the working classes]817-the working classes and the price of [their]817-the working classes food , occasioned , in more cases than could well be imagined , disease and death . [Whole families]5421-whole families went through a gradual starvation . [They]5421-whole families only wanted a Dante to record [their]5421-whole families sufferings . And yet even [his]154-jem words would fall short of the awful truth ; [they]5421-whole families could only present an outline of the tremendous facts of the destitution that surrounded [thousands upon thousands]5422-thousands upon thousands in the terrible years 1839 , 1840 , and 1841 . [Even philanthropists who had studied the subject]5423-even philanthropists who had studied the subject , were forced to own [themselves]5423-even philanthropists who had studied the subject perplexed in [their]5423-even philanthropists who had studied the subject endeavour to ascertain the real causes of the misery ; the whole matter was of so complicated a nature , that it became next to impossible to understand it thoroughly . It need excite no surprise then to learn that a bad feeling between [working - men]5424-working - men and [the upper classes]5425-the upper classes became very strong in this season of privation . The indigence and sufferings of [the operatives]5426-the operatives induced a suspicion in the minds of [many of [them]5426-the operatives]5427-many of them , that [[their]5426-the operatives legislators]5428-their legislators , [[their]5426-the operatives magistrates]5429-their magistrates , [[their]5426-the operatives employers]5430-their employers , and even [the ministers of religion]5431-the ministers of religion , were , in general , [[their]5426-the operatives oppressors]5432-their oppressors and [enemies]5433-enemies ; and were in league for [their]5426-the operatives prostration and enthralment . The most deplorable and enduring evil that arose out of the period of commercial depression to which [I]1551-higher folk refer , was this feeling of alienation between [the different classes of society]5434-the different classes of society . It is so impossible to describe , or even faintly to picture , the state of distress which prevailed in [the town]1111-the town at that time , that [I]1551-higher folk will not attempt it ; and yet [I]1551-higher folk think again that surely , in [a Christian land]5436-a christian land , it was not known even so feebly as words could tell it , or [the more happy and fortunate]5437-the more happy and fortunate would have thronged with [their]5426-the operatives sympathy and [their]5426-the operatives aid . In many instances [the sufferers]444-the sufferers wept first , and then [they]444-the sufferers cursed . [Their]444-the sufferers vindictive feelings exhibited [themselves]444-the sufferers in rabid politics . And when [I]1551-higher folk hear , as [I]1551-higher folk have heard , of the sufferings and privations of [the poor]4790-the poor , of [provision shops where ha'porths of tea , sugar , butter , and even flour]5440-provision shops where ha'porths of tea , sugar , butter , and even flour , were sold to accommodate [the indigent,--of parents]5441-the indigent,--of parents sitting in [their]5441-the indigent,--of parents clothes by the fire - side during the whole night for seven weeks together , in order that [their]5441-the indigent,--of parents only bed and bedding might be reserved for the use of [their]5441-the indigent,--of parents large family,--of [others]737-others sleeping upon the cold hearth - stone for weeks in succession , without adequate means of providing [themselves]737-others with food or fuel ( and this in the depth of winter),--of [others]737-others being compelled to fast for days together , uncheered by any hope of better fortune , living , moreover , or rather starving , in [a crowded garret]5444-a crowded garret , or [damp cellar]5445-damp cellar , and gradually sinking under the pressure of want and despair into a premature grave ; and when this has been confirmed by the evidence of [their]444-the sufferers care - worn looks , [their]444-the sufferers excited feelings , and [their]444-the sufferers desolate homes,--can [I]1551-higher folk wonder that many of [them]444-the sufferers , in such times of misery and destitution , spoke and acted with ferocious precipitation ? An idea was now springing up among [the operatives]5426-the operatives , that originated with [the Chartists]233-the chartists , but which came at last to be cherished as [a darling child]5447-a darling child by [many and many a one]5448-many and many a one . [They]444-the sufferers could not believe that government knew of [their]444-the sufferers misery ; [they]444-the sufferers rather chose to think it possible that [men]1197-men could voluntarily assume the office of legislators for [a nation]5450-a nation , ignorant of [its]5450-a nation real state ; as who should make domestic rules for the pretty behaviour of [children]4826-children , without caring to know that [those children]5452-those children had been kept for days without food . Besides , [the starving multitudes]5453-the starving multitudes had heard , that the very existence of [their]444-the sufferers distress had been denied in Parliament ; and though [they]444-the sufferers felt this strange and inexplicable , yet the idea that [their]444-the sufferers misery had still to be revealed in all its depths , and that then some remedy would be found , soothed [their]444-the sufferers aching hearts , and kept down [their]444-the sufferers rising fury . So a petition was framed , and signed by [thousands]5454-thousands in the bright spring days of 1839 , imploring [Parliament]234-parliament to hear [witnesses who could testify to the unparalleled destitution of]5455-witnesses who could testify to the unparalleled destitution of [the manufacturing districts]748-the manufacturing districts . [Nottingham]42-nottingham , [Sheffield]43-sheffield , [Glasgow]44-glasgow , [Manchester]1-manchester , and [many other towns]5457-many other towns , were busy appointing [delegates]5458-delegates to convey this petition , who might speak , not merely of what [they]5458-delegates had seen , and had heard , but from what [they]5458-delegates had borne and suffered . [Life - worn , gaunt , anxious , hunger - stamped men]5459-life - worn , gaunt , anxious , hunger - stamped men , were [those delegates]5460-those delegates . [One of [them]5460-those delegates]5461-one of them was [John Barton]131-john barton . [He]131-john barton would have been ashamed to own the flutter of spirits [his]131-john barton appointment gave [him]131-john barton . There was the childish delight of seeing [London]28-london -- that went a little way , and but a little way . There was the vain idea of speaking out [his]131-john barton notions before [so many grand folk]5462-so many grand folk -- that went a little further ; and last , there was the really pure gladness of heart , arising from the idea that [he]131-john barton was one of those chosen to be instruments in making known the distresses of [the people]1184-the people , and consequently in procuring [them]1184-the people some grand relief , by means of which [they]1184-the people should never suffer want or care any more . [He]131-john barton hoped largely , but vaguely , of the results of [his]131-john barton expedition . An argosy of the precious hopes of [many otherwise despairing creatures]5464-many otherwise despairing creatures , was that petition to be heard concerning [their]5464-many otherwise despairing creatures sufferings . The night before the morning on which [the Manchester delegates]5465-the manchester delegates were to leave for [London]28-london , [Barton]131-john barton might be said to hold a levĂ©e , so [many neighbours]5466-many neighbours came dropping in . [Job Legh]156-job had early established [himself]156-job and [his]156-job pipe by [John Barton]131-john barton 's fire , not saying much , but puffing away , and imagining [himself]156-job of use in adjusting the smoothing - irons that hung before the fire , ready for [Mary]145-mary when [she]145-mary should want [them]5465-the manchester delegates . As for [Mary]145-mary , [her]145-mary employment was the same as that of [[Beau Tibbs]235-beau tibbs ' wife]5467-beau tibbs ' wife , "[1551-higher folk] just washing [[her]1552-her father]564-her father 's two shirts , " in [the pantry back - kitchen]5468-the pantry back - kitchen ; for [she]145-mary was anxious about [his]156-job appearance in [London]28-london . ( The coat had been redeemed , though the silk handkerchief was forfeited . ) The door stood open , as usual , between [the houseplace]5469-the houseplace and [back - kitchen]5470-back - kitchen , so [she]145-mary gave [her]145-mary greeting to [[their]5471-their friends]5472-their friends as [they]5471-their entered . "[1551-higher folk] So , [John]131-john barton , [yo're]131-john barton bound for [London]28-london , are [yo]131-john barton ? " said [one]518-one . "[131-john barton] Ay , [I]0-i suppose [I]0-i mun go , " answered [John]131-john barton , yielding to necessity as it were . "[0-i] Well , there 's many a thing [I]0-i 'd like [yo]131-john barton to speak on to [the Parliament people]1554-the parliament people . [Thou'lt]1555-thou'lt not spare 'em , [John]131-john barton , [I]0-i hope . Tell ['em]1556-'em [our]1557-we minds ; how [we]1557-we 're thinking [we]1557-we 've been clemmed long enough , and [we]1557-we donnot see whatten good [they'n]1558-they'n been doing , if [they]1558-they'n ca n't give [us]1557-we what [we]1557-we 're all crying for sin ' the day [we]1557-we were born . " "[1558-they'n] Ay , ay ! [I]0-i 'll tell ['em]1556-'em that , and much more to it , when it gets to [my]0-i turn ; but [thou]1559-thou knows there 's many will have [their]1558-they'n word afore [me]0-i . " "[1558-they'n] Well , [thou'lt]1555-thou'lt speak at last . Bless [thee]1556-'em , [lad]1512-lad , do ask ['em]1556-'em to make [th ' masters]5195-th ' masters break th ' machines . There 's never been good times sin ' spinning - jennies came up . " "[1562-th] Machines is [[th]1562-th ' ruin of [poor folk]1564-poor folk]1563-th ' ruin of poor folk , " chimed in several voices . "[1562-th] For [my]0-i part , " said [a shivering , half - clad man , who crept near the fire]5474-a shivering , half - clad man , who crept near the fire , as if ague - stricken , "[0-i] [I]0-i would like [thee]1556-'em to tell ['em]1556-'em to pass th ' Short - hours [Bill]167-bill . Flesh and blood gets wearied wi ' so much work ; why should [factory hands]1565-factory hands work so much longer nor other trades ? Just ask ['em]1556-'em that , [Barton]131-john barton , will [ye]1556-'em ? " [Barton]131-john barton was saved the necessity of answering , by the entrance of [Mrs. Davenport]219-mrs. davenport , [the poor widow [he]131-john barton had been so kind to]5475-the poor widow he had been so kind to ; [she]219-mrs. davenport looked half - fed , and eager , but was decently clad . In [her]219-mrs. davenport hand [she]219-mrs. davenport brought a little newspaper parcel , which [she]219-mrs. davenport took to [Mary]145-mary , who opened it , and then called out , dangling a shirt collar from [her]219-mrs. davenport soapy fingers : "[1556-'em] See , [father]4863-father , what [a dandy]1567-a dandy [you]4863-father 'll be in [London]28-london ! [Mrs. Davenport]219-mrs. davenport has brought [you]4863-father this ; made new cut , all after the fashion.--Thank [you]4863-father for thinking on [him]4863-father . " "[219-mrs. davenport] Eh , [Mary]145-mary ! " said [Mrs. Davenport]219-mrs. davenport , in a low voice . "[145-mary] Whatten 's all [I]0-i can do , to what [he]4863-father 's done for [me]0-i and [mine]0-i ? But , [Mary]145-mary , sure [I]0-i can help [ye]145-mary , for [you]145-mary 'll be busy wi ' this journey . " "[145-mary] Just help [me]0-i wring these out , and then [I]0-i 'll take ['em]1568-'em to [th ' mangle]1569-th ' mangle . " [So Mrs. Davenport]219-mrs. davenport became [a listener to the conversation]5476-a listener to the conversation ; and after a while joined in . "[0-i] [I]0-i 'm sure , [John Barton]131-john barton , if [yo]131-john barton are taking messages to [the Parliament folk]1570-the parliament folk , [yo'll]131-john barton not object to telling ['em]1571-'em what a sore trial it is , this law o ' [theirs]1570-the parliament folk , keeping [childer]1572-childer fra ' factory work , whether [they]1570-the parliament folk be weakly or strong . There 's [[our]1573-our [Ben]194-davenport]1574-our ben ; why , porridge seems to go no way wi ' [him]194-davenport , [he]194-davenport eats so much ; and [I]0-i han gotten no money to send [him]194-davenport t ' school , as [I]0-i would like ; and there [he]194-davenport is , rampaging about [th ' streets]1575-th ' streets a ' day , getting hungrier and hungrier , and picking up a ' manner o ' bad ways ; and [th ' inspector]1576-th ' inspector wo n't let [him]194-davenport in to work in [th ' factory]1577-th ' factory , because [he]194-davenport 's not right age ; though [he]194-davenport 's twice as strong as [Sankey]236-sankey 's little ritling [ 24 ] of [a lad]1578-a lad , as works till [he]194-davenport cries for [his]194-davenport legs aching so , though [he]194-davenport is right age , and better . " [ Footnote 24 : "[237-ritling] [Ritling]237-ritling , " probably a corruption of "[237-ritling] ricketling , " [a child that suffers from the rickets -- a weakling]5477-a child that suffers from the rickets -- a weakling . ] "[237-ritling] [I]0-i 've one plan [I]0-i wish to tell [John Barton]131-john barton , " said [a pompous , careful - speaking man]5478-a pompous , careful - speaking man , "[194-davenport] and [I]0-i should like [him]194-davenport for to lay it afore [the Honourable House]1579-the honourable house . [[My]0-i mother]4875-my mother comed out o ' [Oxfordshire]45-oxfordshire , and were [under - laundry - maid in [[Sir Francis Dashwood]238-sir francis dashwood 's family]1582-sir francis dashwood 's family]1581-under - laundry - maid in sir francis dashwood 's family ; and when [we]1583-we were [little ones]1584-little ones , [she]4875-my mother 'd tell [us]1583-we stories of [their]1582-sir francis dashwood 's family grandeur ; and one thing [she]4875-my mother named were , that [Sir Francis]238-sir francis dashwood wore two shirts a day . Now [he]238-sir francis dashwood were all as one as [a Parliament man]1585-a parliament man ; and [many on 'em]1586-many on 'em , [I]0-i han no doubt , are like extravagant . Just tell ['em]1587-'em , [John]131-john barton , do , that [they]1588-they 'd be doing [th]1589-th ' [[Lancashire]20-lancashire [weavers]767-weavers]1590-lancashire weavers a great kindness , if [they]1588-they 'd ha ' [their]1588-they shirts a ' made o ' calico ; ' twould make trade brisk , that would , wi ' the power o ' shirts [they]1588-they wear . " [Job Legh]156-job now put in [his]156-job word . Taking the pipe out of [his]156-job mouth , and addressing [the last speaker]5479-the last speaker , [he]156-job said : "[0-i] [I]0-i 'll tell [ye]1592-ye what , [Bill]167-bill , and no offence , mind [ye]1592-ye ; there 's but hundreds of [them]1593-them [Parliament folk]1594-parliament folk as wear so many shirts to [their]1594-parliament folk back ; but there 's thousands and [thousands o ' poor weavers]1595-thousands o ' poor weavers as han only gotten one shirt [i]0-i ' [th ' world]1596-th ' world ; ay , and do n't know where t ' get another when that rag 's done , though [they]1588-they 're turning out miles o ' calico every day ; and many a mile o't is lying in [warehouses]1597-warehouses , stopping up trade for want o ' [purchasers]1598-purchasers . [Yo]1599-yo take [my]0-i advice , [John Barton]131-john barton , and ask [Parliament]234-parliament to set trade free , so as [workmen]1600-workmen can earn a decent wage , and buy [their]1600-workmen two , ay and three , shirts a - year ; that would make weaving brisk . " [He]0-i put [his]0-i pipe in [his]0-i mouth again , and redoubled [his]0-i puffing to make up for lost time . "[0-i] [I]0-i 'm afeard , [neighbours]1601-neighbours , " said [John Barton]131-john barton , "[0-i] [I]0-i 've not much chance o ' telling ['em]1602-'em all [yo]1601-neighbours say ; what [I]0-i think on , is just speaking out about the distress that [they]1588-they say is nought . When [they]1588-they hear o ' [children born on wet flags]1603-children born on wet flags , without a rag t ' cover 'em , or a bit o ' food for [th ' mother]1604-th ' mother ; when [they]1588-they hear of [folk]5093-folk lying down to die [i]0-i ' [th ' streets]1575-th ' streets , or hiding [their]5093-folk want [i]0-i ' some hole o ' [a cellar]1607-a cellar till death come to set ['em]1602-'em free ; and when [they]1588-they hear o ' all this plague , pestilence , and famine , [they]1588-they 'll surely do somewhat wiser for [us]1608-us than [we]1608-us can guess at now . [Howe'er]239-howe'er , [I]0-i han no objection , if so be there 's an opening , to speak up for what [yo]1601-neighbours say ; anyhow , [I]0-i 'll do [my]0-i best , and [yo]1601-neighbours see now , if better times do n't come after [Parliament]234-parliament knows all . " [Some]797-some shook [their]797-some heads , but more looked cheery ; and then [one by one]5481-one by one dropped off , leaving [John]131-john barton and [[his]131-john barton daughter]724-his daughter alone . "[234-parliament] Didst [thou]1609-thou mark how poorly [Jane Wilson]130-jane wilson looked ? " asked [he]0-i , as [they]5483-their wound up [their]5483-their hard day 's work by a supper eaten over the fire , which glowed and glimmered through [the room]616-the room , and formed [their]5483-their only light . "[1609-thou] No , [I]0-i ca n't say as [I]0-i did . But [she]130-jane wilson 's never rightly held up [her]130-jane wilson head since [the twins]545-the twins died ; and all along [she]130-jane wilson has never been [a strong woman]1611-a strong woman . " "[130-jane wilson] Never sin ' [her]130-jane wilson accident . Afore that [I]0-i mind [her]130-jane wilson looking as fresh and likely [a girl as e'er a one in [Manchester]1-manchester]1612-a girl as e'er a one in manchester . " "[1612-a girl as e'er a one in manchester] What accident , [father]4863-father ? " "[130-jane wilson] [She]130-jane wilson cotched [ 25 ] [her]130-jane wilson side again a wheel . It were afore wheels were boxed up . It were just when [she]130-jane wilson were to have been married , and [many a one]5056-many a one thought [George]148-george would ha ' been off [his]148-george bargain ; but [I]0-i knew [he]148-george wern't the chap for that trick . Pretty near the first place [she]130-jane wilson went to when [she]130-jane wilson were able to go about again , was [th]1615-th ' Oud [Church]5378-church ; [poor wench]4866-poor wench , all pale and limping [she]130-jane wilson went up [the aisle]1618-the aisle , [George]148-george holding [her]130-jane wilson up as tender as [a mother]883-a mother , and walking as slow as e'er [he]148-george could , not to hurry [her]130-jane wilson , though there were plenty enow of [rude lads]1620-rude lads to cast [their]1620-rude lads jests at [him]148-george and [her]130-jane wilson . [Her]130-jane wilson face were white like a sheet when [she]130-jane wilson came in [church]5378-church , but afore [she]130-jane wilson got to th ' altar [she]130-jane wilson were all one flush . But for a ' that it 's been a happy marriage , and [George]148-george has stuck by [me]0-i through life like [a brother]1622-a brother . [He]148-george 'll never hold up [his]148-george head again if [he]148-george loses [Jane]130-jane wilson . [I]0-i did n't like [her]130-jane wilson looks to - night . " [ Footnote 25 : "[0-i] Cotched , " caught . ] And so [he]148-george went to bed , the fear of forthcoming sorrow to [[his]148-george friend]553-his friend mingling with [his]148-george thoughts of to - morrow , and [his]148-george hopes for the future . [Mary]145-mary watched [him]148-george set off , with [her]145-mary hands over [her]145-mary eyes to shade them from the bright slanting rays of the morning sun , and then [she]145-mary turned into [the house]803-the house to arrange [its]803-the house disorder before going to [her]145-mary work . [She]145-mary wondered if [she]145-mary should like or dislike the evening and morning solitude ; for several hours when the clock struck [she]145-mary thought of [[her]145-mary father]564-her father , and wondered where [he]148-george was ; [she]145-mary made good resolutions according to [her]145-mary lights ; and by - and - bye came the distractions and events of the broad full day to occupy [her]145-mary with the present , and to deaden the memory of [the absent]5488-the absent . One of [Mary]145-mary 's resolutions was , that [she]145-mary would not be persuaded or induced to see [Mr. Harry Carson]209-mr. carson during [[her]145-mary father]564-her father 's absence . There was something crooked in [her]145-mary conscience after all ; for this very resolution seemed an acknowledgment that it was wrong to meet [him]148-george at any time ; and yet [she]145-mary had brought [herself]145-mary to think [her]145-mary conduct quite innocent and proper , for although unknown to [[her]145-mary father]564-her father , and certain , even did [he]148-george know it , to fail of obtaining [his]148-george sanction , [she]145-mary esteemed [her]145-mary love - meetings with [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson as sure to end in [[her]145-mary father]564-her father 's good and happiness . But now that [he]148-george was away , [she]145-mary would do nothing that [he]148-george would disapprove of ; no , not even though it was for [his]148-george own good in the end . Now , amongst [[Miss Simmonds]152-miss simmonds ' young ladies]5386-miss simmonds ' young ladies was one who had been from the beginning a confidant in [Mary]145-mary 's love affair , made so by [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson [himself]209-mr. carson . [He]209-mr. carson had felt the necessity of [some third person]5493-some third person to carry letters and messages , and to plead [his]209-mr. carson cause when [he]209-mr. carson was absent . In [a girl named [Sally Leadbitter]162-sally]5494-a girl named sally leadbitter [he]148-george had found [a willing advocate]5495-a willing advocate . [She]162-sally would have been willing to have embarked in a love - affair [herself]162-sally ( especially a clandestine one ) , for the mere excitement of the thing ; but [her]162-sally willingness was strengthened by sundry half - sovereigns , which from time to time [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson bestowed upon [her]162-sally . [Sally Leadbitter]162-sally was vulgar - minded to the last degree ; never easy unless [her]162-sally talk was of love and [lovers]5496-lovers ; in [her]162-sally eyes it was an honour to have had a long list of [wooers]5497-wooers . So constituted , it was a pity that [Sally]162-sally [herself]162-sally was but [a plain , red - haired , freckled girl]5498-a plain , red - haired , freckled girl ; never likely , [one]518-one would have thought , to become [a heroine]5500-a heroine on [her]162-sally own account . But what [she]162-sally lacked in beauty [she]162-sally tried to make up for by a kind of witty boldness , which gave [her]162-sally what [her]162-sally betters would have called piquancy . Considerations of modesty or propriety never checked [her]162-sally utterance of a good thing . [She]162-sally had just talent enough to corrupt [others]737-others . [Her]162-sally very good - nature was an evil influence . [They]737-others could not hate one who was so kind ; [they]737-others could not avoid [one who was so willing to shield [them]737-others from scrapes by any exertion of [her]162-sally own]5502-one who was so willing to shield them from scrapes by any exertion of her own ; whose ready fingers would at any time make up for [their]737-others deficiencies , and whose still more convenient tongue would at any time invent for [them]737-others . [The Jews]240-the jews , or [Mohammedans]5503-mohammedans ( [I]0-i forget which ) , believe that there is one little bone of [our]5504-our body , one of the vertebræ , if [I]0-i remember rightly , which will never decay and turn to dust , but will lie incorrupt and indestructible in the ground until the Last Day : this is the Seed of [the Soul]241-the soul . [The most depraved]5505-the most depraved have also [their]5505-the most depraved Seed of the Holiness that shall one day overcome [their]5505-the most depraved evil , [their]5505-the most depraved one good quality , lurking hidden , but safe , among [all the corrupt and bad]5506-all the corrupt and bad . [Sally]162-sally 's seed of the future soul was [her]162-sally love for [[her]162-sally mother]4774-her mother , [an aged bedridden woman]5508-an aged bedridden woman . For [her]162-sally [she]162-sally had self - denial ; for [her]162-sally , [her]162-sally good - nature rose into tenderness ; to cheer [her]162-sally lonely bed , [her]162-sally spirits , in the evenings when [her]162-sally body was often woefully tired , never flagged , but were ready to recount the events of the day , to turn them into ridicule , and to mimic , with admirable fidelity , [any person gifted with an absurdity who had fallen under]5509-any person gifted with an absurdity who had fallen under [her]162-sally keen eye . But [the mother]5048-the mother was lightly principled like [Sally]162-sally [herself]162-sally ; nor was there need to conceal from [her]162-sally the reason why [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson gave [her]162-sally so much money . [She]162-sally chuckled with pleasure , and only hoped that the wooing would be long a - doing . Still neither [she]162-sally , nor [[her]162-sally daughter]698-her daughter , nor [Harry Carson]209-mr. carson liked this resolution of [Mary]145-mary , not to see [him]209-mr. carson during [[her]162-sally father]564-her father 's absence . One evening ( and the early summer evenings were long and bright now ) , [Sally]162-sally met [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson by appointment , to be charged with a letter for [Mary]145-mary , imploring [her]145-mary to see [him]209-mr. carson , which [Sally]162-sally was to back with all [her]162-sally powers of persuasion . After parting from [him]209-mr. carson [she]162-sally determined , as it was not so very late , to go at once to [Mary]145-mary 's , and deliver the message and letter . [She]162-sally found [Mary]145-mary in great sorrow . [She]162-sally had just heard of [George Wilson]148-george 's sudden death : [[her]162-sally old friend]5513-her old friend , [[[her]162-sally father]564-her father 's friend]5515-her father 's friend , [[Jem]154-jem 's father]5516-jem 's father -- all [his]209-mr. carson claims came rushing upon [her]162-sally . Though not guarded from unnecessary sight or sound of death , as [the children of the rich]5517-the children of the rich are , yet it had so often been brought [home]4755-home to [her]162-sally this last three or four months . It was so terrible thus to see [friend]5519-friend after [friend]5519-friend depart . [[Her]162-sally father]564-her father , too , who had dreaded [Jane Wilson]130-jane wilson 's death the evening before [he]564-her father set off . And [she]162-sally , [the weakly]5522-the weakly , was left behind while [the strong man]5523-the strong man was taken . At any rate the sorrow [[her]162-sally father]564-her father had so feared for [him]564-her father was spared . Such were the thoughts which came over [her]162-sally . [She]162-sally could not go to comfort [the bereaved]5525-the bereaved , even if comfort were in [her]162-sally power to give ; for [she]162-sally had resolved to avoid [Jem]154-jem ; and [she]162-sally felt that this of all others was not the occasion on which [she]162-sally could keep up a studiously cold manner . And in this shock of grief , [Sally Leadbitter]162-sally was [the last person [she]162-sally wished to see]5526-the last person she wished to see . However , [she]162-sally rose to welcome [her]162-sally , betraying [her]162-sally tear - swollen face . "[0-i] Well , [I]0-i shall tell [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson to - morrow how [you]0-i 're fretting for [him]209-mr. carson ; it 's no more nor [he]209-mr. carson 's doing for [you]0-i , [I]0-i can tell [you]0-i . " "[209-mr. carson] For [him]209-mr. carson , indeed ! " said [Mary]145-mary , with a toss of [her]145-mary pretty head . "[209-mr. carson] Ay , [miss]1623-miss , for [him]209-mr. carson ! [You]0-i 've been sighing as if [your]0-i heart would break now for several days , over [your]0-i work ; now arn't [you]0-i a little goose not to go and see one who [I]0-i am sure loves [you]0-i as [his]209-mr. carson life , and whom [you]0-i love ; ' How much , [Mary]145-mary ? ' ' This much , ' as [the children]633-the children say " ( opening [her]145-mary arms very wide ) . "[633-the children] Nonsense , " said [Mary]145-mary , pouting ; "[633-the children] [I]0-i often think [I]0-i do n't love [him]209-mr. carson at all . " "[0-i] And [I]0-i 'm to tell [him]209-mr. carson that , am [I]0-i , next time [I]0-i see [him]209-mr. carson ? " asked [Sally]162-sally . "[0-i] If [you]0-i like , " replied [Mary]145-mary . "[0-i] [I]0-i 'm sure [I]0-i do n't care for that or any thing else now ; " weeping afresh . But [Sally]162-sally did not like to be [the bearer of any such news]5527-the bearer of any such news . [She]162-sally saw [she]162-sally had gone on the wrong tack , and that [Mary]145-mary 's heart was too full to value either message or letter as [she]162-sally ought . So [she]162-sally wisely paused in [their]5528-their delivery , and said in a more sympathetic tone than [she]162-sally had heretofore used , "[0-i] Do tell [me]0-i , [Mary]145-mary , what 's fretting [you]145-mary so ? [You]145-mary know [I]0-i never could abide to see [you]145-mary cry . " "[145-mary] [George Wilson]148-george 's dropped down dead this afternoon , " said [Mary]145-mary , fixing [her]145-mary eyes for one minute on [Sally]162-sally , and the next hiding [her]145-mary face in [her]145-mary apron as [she]145-mary sobbed anew . "[148-george] [Dear]5078-dear , [dear]5078-dear ! All flesh is grass ; here to - day and gone to - morrow , as the Bible says . Still [he]148-george was [an old man]1627-an old man , and not good for much ; there 's [better folk]1628-better folk than [him]148-george left behind . Is [th ' canting old maid]1629-th ' canting old maid as was [[his]148-george sister]1630-his sister alive yet ? " "[0-i] [I]0-i do n't know who [you]145-mary mean , " said [Mary]145-mary , sharply ; for [she]145-mary did know , and did not like to have [her]145-mary dear , simple [Alice]146-alice so spoken of . "[0-i] Come , [Mary]145-mary , do n't be so innocent . Is [Miss Alice Wilson]146-alice alive , then ; will that please [you]145-mary ? [I]0-i have n't seen [her]146-alice hereabouts lately . " "[146-alice] No , [she]146-alice 's left living [here]5235-here . When [the twins]545-the twins died [she]146-alice thought [she]146-alice could , may be , be of use to [[her]146-alice sister]1633-her sister , who was sadly cast down , and [Alice]146-alice thought [she]146-alice could cheer [her]146-alice up ; at any rate [she]146-alice could listen to [her]146-alice when [her]146-alice heart grew overburdened ; so [she]146-alice gave up [[her]146-alice cellar]1634-her cellar and went to live with [them]545-the twins . " "[146-alice] Well , good go with [her]146-alice . [I]0-i 'd no fancy for [her]146-alice , and [I]0-i 'd no fancy for [her]146-alice making [my]0-i pretty [Mary]145-mary into [a Methodee]5178-a methodee . " "[146-alice] [She]146-alice was n't [a Methodee]5178-a methodee , [she]146-alice was [Church o ' [England]46-england]1637-church o ' england . " "[146-alice] Well , well , [Mary]145-mary , [you]145-mary 're very particular . [You]145-mary know what [I]0-i meant . Look , who is this letter from ? " holding up [Henry Carson]209-mr. carson 's letter . "[0-i] [I]0-i do n't know , and do n't care , " said [Mary]145-mary , turning very red . "[0-i] [My]0-i eye ! as if [I]0-i did n't know [you]145-mary did know and did care . " "[0-i] Well , give it [me]0-i , " said [Mary]145-mary , impatiently , and anxious in [her]145-mary present mood for [[her]145-mary visitor]5529-her visitor 's departure . [Sally]162-sally relinquished it unwillingly . [She]162-sally had , however , the pleasure of seeing [Mary]145-mary dimple and blush as [she]162-sally read the letter , which seemed to say [the writer]5530-the writer was not indifferent to [her]162-sally . "[0-i] [You]145-mary must tell [him]1638-him [I]0-i ca n't come , " said [Mary]145-mary , raising [her]145-mary eyes at last . "[0-i] [I]0-i have said [I]0-i wo n't meet [him]1638-him while [father]4863-father is away , and [I]0-i wo n't . " "[0-i] But , [Mary]145-mary , [he]1638-him does so look for [you]145-mary . [You]145-mary 'd be quite sorry for [him]1638-him , [he]1638-him 's so put out about not seeing [you]145-mary . Besides [you]145-mary go when [[your]145-mary father]1640-your father 's at [home]4755-home , without letting on [ 26 ] to [him]1638-him , and what harm would there be in going now ? " [ Footnote 26 : "[162-sally] Letting on , " informing . In [Anglo - Saxon]47-anglo - saxon , one meaning of "[162-sally] lætan " was "[162-sally] to admit ; " and [we]5531-we say , to _ let _ out a secret . ] "[162-sally] Well , [Sally]162-sally ! [you]162-sally know [my]0-i answer , [I]0-i wo n't ; and [I]0-i wo n't . " "[0-i] [I]0-i 'll tell [him]1638-him to come and see [you]162-sally [himself]1638-him some evening , instead o ' sending [me]0-i ; [he]1638-him 'd may be find [you]162-sally not so hard to deal with . " [Mary]145-mary flashed up . "[1638-him] If [he]1638-him dares to come here while [father]4863-father 's away , [I]0-i 'll call [the neighbours]4804-the neighbours in to turn [him]1638-him out , so do n't be putting [him]1638-him up to that . " "[1055-a lover] Mercy on [us]1644-us ! one would think [you]162-sally were [the first girl that ever had [a lover]1055-a lover]1645-the first girl that ever had a lover ; have [you]162-sally never heard what [other girls]1647-other girls do and think no shame of ? " "[1055-a lover] Hush , [Sally]162-sally ! that 's [Margaret Jennings]157-margaret at the door . " And in an instant [Margaret]157-margaret was in [the room]616-the room . [Mary]145-mary had begged [Job Legh]156-job to let [her]157-margaret come and sleep with [her]157-margaret . In the uncertain fire - light [you]162-sally could not help noticing that [she]157-margaret had the groping walk of [a blind person]5533-a blind person . "[157-margaret] Well , [I]0-i must go , [Mary]145-mary , " said [Sally]162-sally . "[145-mary] And that 's [your]0-i last word ? " "[0-i] Yes , yes ; good - night . " [She]145-mary shut the door gladly on [[her]145-mary unwelcome visitor]5534-her unwelcome visitor -- unwelcome at that time at least . "[0-i] Oh [Margaret]157-margaret , have [ye]157-margaret heard this sad news about [George Wilson]148-george ? " "[0-i] Yes , that [I]0-i have . [Poor creatures]1648-poor creatures , [they]1648-poor creatures 've been sore tried lately . Not that [I]0-i think sudden death so bad a thing ; it 's easy , and there 's no terrors for [him]148-george as dies . For [them]1648-poor creatures as survives it 's very hard . [Poor George]242-poor george ! [he]242-poor george were such [a hearty looking man]1649-a hearty looking man . " "[242-poor george] [Margaret]157-margaret , " said [Mary]145-mary , who had been closely observing [[her]145-mary friend]586-her friend , "[157-margaret] [thou'rt]1650-thou'rt very blind to - night , arn't [thou]1650-thou'rt ? Is it wi ' crying ? [Your]157-margaret eyes are so swollen and red . " "[157-margaret] Yes , [dear]5078-dear ! but not crying for sorrow . Han [ye]157-margaret heard where [I]0-i was last night ? " "[157-margaret] No ; where ? " "[157-margaret] Look here . " [She]145-mary held up a bright golden sovereign . [Mary]145-mary opened [her]145-mary large gray eyes with astonishment . "[0-i] [I]0-i 'll tell [you]5078-dear all how and about it . [You]5078-dear see there 's [a gentleman lecturing on music at th ' Mechanics]1652-a gentleman lecturing on music at th ' mechanics ' , and [he]1652-a gentleman lecturing on music at th ' mechanics wants [folk]5093-folk to sing [his]1652-a gentleman lecturing on music at th ' mechanics songs . Well , last night [th ' counter]1654-th ' counter got a sore throat and could n't make a note . So [they]1655-they sent for [me]0-i . [Jacob Butterworth]186-jacob butterworth had said a good word for [me]0-i , and [they]1655-they asked [me]0-i would [I]0-i sing ? [You]5078-dear may think [I]0-i was frightened , but [I]0-i thought now or never , and said [I]0-i 'd do [my]0-i best . So [I]0-i tried o'er the songs wi ' [th ' lecturer]1656-th ' lecturer , and then [th ' managers]1657-th ' managers told [me]0-i [I]0-i were to make [myself]0-i decent and be [there]873-there by seven . " "[1657-th ' managers] And what did [you]0-i put on ? " asked [Mary]145-mary . "[0-i] Oh , why did n't [you]0-i come in for [my]0-i pretty pink gingham ? " "[0-i] [I]0-i did think on't ; but [you]0-i had na come [home]4755-home then . No ! [I]0-i put on [my]0-i merino , as was turned last winter , and [my]0-i white shawl , and did [my]0-i hair pretty tidy ; it did well enough . Well , but as [I]0-i was saying , [I]0-i went at seven . [I]0-i could n't see to read [my]0-i music , but [I]0-i took [th]1660-th ' paper in wi ' [me]0-i , to ha ' somewhat to do wi ' [my]0-i fingers . [Th ' folks]1661-th ' folks ' heads danced , as [I]0-i stood as right afore 'em all as if [I]0-i 'd been going to play at ball wi ' 'em . [You]1662-you may guess [I]0-i felt squeamish , but mine were n't the first song , and [th]1660-th ' music sounded like [a friend]5409-a friend 's voice , telling [me]0-i to take courage . So to make a long story short , when it were all o'er [th ' lecturer]1656-th ' lecturer thanked [me]0-i , and [th ' managers]1657-th ' managers said as how there never was [a new singer]1666-a new singer so applauded ( for [they]1657-th ' managers 'd clapped and stamped after [I]0-i 'd done , till [I]0-i began to wonder how many pair o ' shoes [they]1657-th ' managers 'd get through a week at that rate , let alone [their]1657-th ' managers hands ) . So [I]0-i 'm to sing again o ' Thursday ; and [I]0-i got [a sovereign]1667-a sovereign last night , and am to have half - a - sovereign every night [th ' lecturer]1656-th ' lecturer is at [th ' Mechanics ']1669-th ' mechanics ' . " "[1667-a sovereign] Well , [Margaret]157-margaret , [I]0-i 'm right glad to hear it . " "[0-i] And [I]0-i do n't think [you]157-margaret 've heard the best bit yet . Now that a way seemed opened to [me]0-i , of not being a burden to [any one]504-any one , though it did please [God]224-god to make [me]0-i blind , [I]0-i thought [I]0-i 'd tell [grandfather]4996-grandfather . [I]0-i only telled [him]4996-grandfather about the singing and [the sovereign]1672-the sovereign last night , for [I]0-i thought [I]0-i 'd not send [him]4996-grandfather to bed wi ' a heavy heart ; but this morning [I]0-i telled [him]4996-grandfather all . " "[0-i] And how did [he]4996-grandfather take it ? " "[4996-grandfather] [He]4996-grandfather 's not [a man of many words]1673-a man of many words ; and it took [him]4996-grandfather by surprise like . " "[0-i] [I]0-i wonder at that ; [I]0-i 've noticed it in [your]1674-you ways ever since [you]1674-you telled [me]0-i . " "[1674-you] Ay , that 's it ! If [I]0-i 'd not telled [you]1674-you , and [you]1674-you 'd seen [me]0-i every day , [you]1674-you 'd not ha ' noticed the little mite o ' difference fra ' day to day . " "[5001-your grandfather] Well , but what did [[your]1674-you grandfather]5001-your grandfather say ? " "[5001-your grandfather] Why , [Mary]145-mary , " said [Margaret]157-margaret , half smiling , "[145-mary] [I]0-i 'm a bit loath to tell [yo]145-mary , for unless [yo]145-mary knew [grandfather]4996-grandfather 's ways like [me]0-i , [yo'd]145-mary think it strange . [He]4996-grandfather were taken by surprise , and [he]4996-grandfather said : ' Damn [yo]145-mary ! ' Then [he]4996-grandfather began looking at [his]4996-grandfather book as it were , and were very quiet , while [I]0-i telled [him]4996-grandfather all about it ; how [I]0-i 'd feared , and how downcast [I]0-i 'd been ; and how [I]0-i were now reconciled to it , if it were [th]1677-th ' [Lord]1678-lord 's will ; and how [I]0-i hoped to earn money by singing ; and while [I]0-i were talking , [I]0-i saw great big tears come dropping on [th]1677-th ' book ; but in course [I]0-i never let on that [I]0-i saw ['em]1679-'em . [Dear grandfather]5042-dear grandfather ! and all day long [he]4996-grandfather 's been quietly moving things out o ' [my]0-i way , as [he]4996-grandfather thought might trip [me]0-i up , and putting things in [my]0-i way , as [he]4996-grandfather thought [I]0-i might want ; never knowing [I]0-i saw and felt what [he]4996-grandfather were doing ; for , [yo]1681-yo see , [he]4996-grandfather thinks [I]0-i 'm out and out blind , [I]0-i guess -- as [I]0-i shall be soon . " [Margaret]157-margaret sighed , in spite of [her]157-margaret cheerful and relieved tone . Though [Mary]145-mary caught the sigh , [she]145-mary felt it was better to let it pass without notice , and began , with the tact which true sympathy rarely fails to supply , to ask a variety of questions respecting [[her]145-mary friend]586-her friend 's musical debut , which tended to bring out more distinctly how successful it had been . "[4996-grandfather] Why , [Margaret]157-margaret , " at length [she]157-margaret exclaimed , "[157-margaret] [thou'lt]1682-thou'lt become as famous , may be , as [that grand lady fra ' [London]28-london]1683-that grand lady fra ' london , as [we]1684-we seed one night driving up to [th ' concert room]1685-th ' concert room door in [[her]1683-that grand lady fra ' london carriage]810-her carriage . " "[1683-that grand lady fra ' london] It looks very like it , " said [Margaret]157-margaret , with a smile . "[1683-that grand lady fra ' london] And be sure , [Mary]145-mary , [I]0-i 'll not forget to give [thee]145-mary a lift now an ' then when that comes about . Nay , who knows , if [thou'rt]1687-thou'rt [a good girl]4864-a good girl , but mayhappen [I]0-i may make [thee]145-mary [[[my]0-i lady]1689-my lady 's maid]1690-my lady 's maid ! Would n't that be nice ? So [I]0-i 'll [e'en]1691-e'en sing to [mysel]0-i ' th ' beginning o ' one o ' [my]0-i songs , ' An ' [ye]145-mary shall walk in silk attire , An ' siller hae to spare . ' " "[1691-e'en] Nay , do n't stop ; or else give [me]0-i something a bit more new , for somehow [I]0-i never quite liked that part about thinking o ' [Donald]195-don mair . " "[195-don] Well , though [I]0-i 'm a bit tir'd , [I]0-i do n't care if [I]0-i do . Before [I]0-i come , [I]0-i were practising well nigh upon two hours this one which [I]0-i 'm to sing o ' Thursday . [Th ' lecturer]1656-th ' lecturer said [he]1656-th ' lecturer were sure it would just suit [me]0-i , and [I]0-i should do justice to it ; and [I]0-i should be right sorry to disappoint [him]1656-th ' lecturer , [he]1656-th ' lecturer were so nice and encouraging like to [me]0-i . Eh ! [Mary]145-mary , what a pity there is n't more o ' that way , and less scolding and rating [i]0-i ' [th ' world]1596-th ' world ! It would go a vast deal further . Beside , [some o ' th ' singers]1694-some o ' th ' singers said [they]1694-some o ' th ' singers were a'most certain it were a song o ' [his]1656-th ' lecturer own , because [he]1656-th ' lecturer were so fidgetty and particular about it , and so anxious [I]0-i should give [it]1695-it th ' proper expression . And that makes [me]0-i care still more . [Th]1696-th ' first verse , [he]1656-th ' lecturer said , were to be sung ' tenderly , but joyously ! ' [I]0-i 'm afraid [I]0-i do n't quite hit that , but [I]0-i 'll try . ' What a single word can do ! Thrilling all the heart - strings through , Calling forth fond memories , Raining round hope 's melodies , Steeping all in one bright hue-- What a single word can do ! ' Now it falls into th ' minor key , and must be very sad like . [I]0-i feel as if [I]0-i could do that better than t'other . ' What a single word can do ! Making life seem all untrue , Driving joy and hope away , Leaving not one cheering ray Blighting every flower that grew-- What a single word can do ! ' " [Margaret]157-margaret certainly made the most of this little song . As [a factory worker , listening outside]5537-a factory worker , listening outside , observed , "[1697-she] [She]1697-she spun it reet [ 27 ] fine ! " And if [she]1697-she only sang it at [the Mechanics]48-the mechanics ' with half the feeling [she]1697-she put into it that night , [the lecturer]5538-the lecturer must have been hard to please , if [he]5538-the lecturer did not admit that [his]5538-the lecturer expectations were more than fulfilled . [ Footnote 27 : "[1697-she] Reet , " right ; often used for "[1697-she] very . " ] When it was ended , [Mary]145-mary 's looks told more than words could have done what [she]145-mary thought of it ; and partly to keep in a tear which would fain have rolled out , [she]145-mary brightened into a laugh , and said , "[1697-she] For certain , [th ' carriage]1698-th ' carriage is coming . So let [us]1699-us go and dream on it . " CHAPTER IX . [BARTON]145-mary 'S [LONDON]28-london EXPERIENCES . "[1697-she] A life of self - indulgence is for [us]1699-us , A life of self - denial is for [them]1700-them ; For [us]1699-us [the streets]772-the streets , broad - built and [populous]1702-populous , For [them]772-the streets unhealthy corners , [garrets]1703-garrets dim , And [cellars]770-cellars where the water - rat may swim ! For [us]1699-us green paths refreshed by frequent rain , For [them]772-the streets dark [alleys where the dust lies grim]1705-alleys where the dust lies grim ! Not doomed by [us]1699-us to this appointed pain-- [God]224-god made [us]1699-us rich and poor -- of what do these complain ? " [MRS . NORTON]243-mrs . norton 'S "[1706-child of the islands] [CHILD OF [THE ISLANDS]49-the islands]1706-child of the islands . " The next evening it was a warm , pattering , incessant rain , just the rain to waken up the flowers . But in [Manchester]1-manchester , where , alas ! there are no flowers , the rain had only a disheartening and gloomy effect ; [the streets]772-the streets were wet and dirty , the drippings from [the houses]5540-the houses were wet and dirty , and [the people]1184-the people were wet and dirty . Indeed , most kept within - doors ; and there was an unusual silence of footsteps in [the little paved courts]5542-the little paved courts . [Mary]145-mary had to change [her]145-mary clothes after [her]145-mary walk [home]4755-home ; and had hardly settled [herself]145-mary before [she]145-mary heard [some one]5544-some one fumbling at the door . The noise continued long enough to allow [her]145-mary to get up , and go and open it . There stood -- could it be ? yes it was , [[her]145-mary father]564-her father ! Drenched and way - worn , there [he]564-her father stood ! [He]564-her father came in with no word to [Mary]145-mary in return for [her]145-mary cheery and astonished greeting . [He]564-her father sat down by the fire in [his]564-her father wet things , unheeding . But [Mary]145-mary would not let [him]564-her father so rest . [She]145-mary ran up and brought down [his]564-her father working - day clothes , and went into [the pantry]5546-the pantry to rummage up [their]5547-their little bit of provision while [he]564-her father changed by the fire , talking all the while as gaily as [she]145-mary could , though [[her]145-mary father]564-her father 's depression hung like lead on [her]145-mary heart . For [Mary]145-mary , in [her]145-mary seclusion at [Miss Simmonds',--where]244-miss simmonds',--where the chief talk was of fashions , and dress , and parties to be given , for which such and such gowns would be wanted , varied with a slight whispered interlude occasionally about love and [lovers,--had]5549-lovers,--had not heard the political news of the day : that [Parliament]234-parliament had refused to listen to [the working - men]5550-the working - men , when [they]5550-the working - men petitioned with all the force of [their]5550-the working - men rough , untutored words to be heard concerning the distress which was riding , like the Conqueror on [his]564-her father Pale Horse , among [the people]1184-the people ; which was crushing [their]1184-the people lives out of [them]1184-the people , and stamping woe - marks over [the land]5552-the land . When [he]564-her father had eaten and was refreshed , [they]5547-their sat in silence for some time ; for [Mary]145-mary wished [him]564-her father to tell [her]145-mary what oppressed [him]564-her father so , yet durst not ask . In this [she]145-mary was wise ; for when [we]5553-our are heavy laden in [our]5553-our hearts , it falls in better with [our]5553-our humour to reveal [our]5553-our case in [our]5553-our own way , and [our]5553-our own time . [Mary]145-mary sat on a stool at [[her]145-mary father]564-her father 's feet in old childish guise , and stole [her]145-mary hand into [his]564-her father , while [his]564-her father sadness infected [her]145-mary , and [she]145-mary "[1706-child of the islands] caught the trick of grief , and sighed , " [she]145-mary knew not why . "[1706-child of the islands] [Mary]145-mary , [we]1707-we mun speak to [[our]1707-we God]1708-our god to hear [us]1707-we , for [man]5236-man will not hearken ; no , not now , when [we]1707-we weep tears o ' blood . " In an instant [Mary]145-mary understood the fact , if not the details , that so weighed down [[her]145-mary father]564-her father 's heart . [She]145-mary pressed [his]564-her father hand with silent sympathy . [She]145-mary did not know what to say , and was so afraid of speaking wrongly , that [she]145-mary was silent . But when [his]564-her father attitude had remained unchanged for more than half - an - hour , [his]564-her father eyes gazing vacantly and fixedly at the fire , no sound but now and then a deep drawn sigh to break the weary ticking of the clock , and the drip - drop from the roof without , [Mary]145-mary could bear it no longer . Any thing to rouse [[her]145-mary father]564-her father . Even bad news . "[245-father] [Father]245-father , do [you]245-father know [George Wilson]148-george 's dead ? " ( [Her]145-mary hand was suddenly and almost violently compressed . ) "[148-george] [He]148-george dropped down dead in [Oxford Road]27-oxford road yester morning . It 's very sad , is n't it , [father]4863-father ? " [Her]145-mary tears were ready to flow as [she]145-mary looked up in [[her]145-mary father]564-her father 's face for sympathy . Still the same fixed look of despair , not varied by grief for the dead . "[4863-father] Best for [him]148-george to die , " [he]564-her father said , in a low voice . This was unbearable . [Mary]145-mary got up under pretence of going to tell [Margaret]157-margaret that [she]145-mary need not come to sleep with [her]145-mary to - night , but really to ask [Job Legh]156-job to come and cheer [[her]145-mary father]564-her father . [She]145-mary stopped outside [their]5559-their door . [Margaret]157-margaret was practising [her]157-margaret singing , and through the still night air [her]157-margaret voice rang out like that of [an angel]5560-an angel . "[4863-father] Comfort [ye]1711-ye , comfort [ye]1711-ye , [[my]0-i people]1712-my people , saith [[your]1711-ye God]1713-your god . " The old Hebrew prophetic words fell like dew on [Mary]145-mary 's heart . [She]145-mary could not interrupt . [She]145-mary stood listening and "[1713-your god] comforted , " till the little buzz of conversation again began , and then entered and told [her]145-mary errand . [Both grandfather]5561-both grandfather and [grand - daughter]5562-grand - daughter rose instantly to fulfil [her]145-mary request . "[1713-your god] [He]1714-he 's just tired out , [Mary]145-mary , " said [old Job]156-job . "[145-mary] [He]1714-he 'll be [a different man]1715-a different man to - morrow . " There is no describing the looks and tones that have power over an aching , heavy laden heart ; but in an hour or so [John Barton]131-john barton was talking away as freely as ever , though all [his]131-john barton talk ran , as was natural , on the disappointment of [his]131-john barton fond hope , of the forlorn hope of [many]1183-many . "[1714-he] Ay , [London]28-london 's [a fine place]1716-a fine place , " said [he]131-john barton , "[1714-he] and [finer folk]1717-finer folk live in [it]28-london than [I]0-i ever thought on , or ever heerd tell on except in th ' story - books . [They]1717-finer folk are having [their]1717-finer folk good things now , that afterwards [they]1717-finer folk may be tormented . " Still at [the old parable of [Dives]139-dives and [Lazarus]140-lazarus]5564-the old parable of dives and lazarus ! Does it haunt the minds of [the rich]431-the rich as it does those of [the poor]4790-the poor ? "[5226-dear father] Do tell [us]1718-us all about [London]28-london , [dear father]5226-dear father , " asked [Mary]145-mary , who was sitting at [her]145-mary old post by [[her]145-mary father]564-her father 's knee . "[5226-dear father] How can [I]0-i tell [yo]5226-dear father a ' about it , when [I]0-i never seed one - tenth of it . It 's as big as [six Manchesters]246-six manchesters , [they]1717-finer folk telled [me]0-i . One - sixth may be made up [o ' grand palaces]1720-o ' grand palaces , and three - sixths o ' middling kind , and [th ' rest o ' holes o ' iniquity and filth]1721-th ' rest o ' holes o ' iniquity and filth , such as [Manchester]1-manchester knows nought on , [I]0-i 'm glad to say . " "[0-i] Well , [father]4863-father , but did [you]4863-father see [th ' Queen]1723-th ' queen ? " "[1723-th ' queen] [I]0-i believe [I]0-i did n't , though one day [I]0-i thought [I]0-i 'd seen [her]1723-th ' queen many a time . [You]1724-you see , " said [he]0-i , turning to [Job Legh]156-job , "[1724-you] there were a day appointed for [us]1725-we to go to [Parliament House]52-parliament house . [We]1725-we were most on [us]1725-we biding at [a public - house in [Holborn]53-holborn]1726-a public - house in holborn , where [they]1727-they did very well for [us]1725-we . Th ' morning of taking [our]1725-we petition [we]1725-we 'd such a spread for breakfast as [th ' Queen hersel]1728-th ' queen hersel might ha ' sitten down to . [I]0-i suppose [they]1727-they thought [we]1725-we wanted putting in heart . There were mutton kidneys , and sausages , and broiled ham , and fried beef and onions ; more like a dinner nor a breakfast . Many on [[our]1725-we chaps]1729-our chaps though , [I]0-i could see , could eat but little . [Th]1730-th ' food stuck in [their]1730-th throats when [they]1730-th thought o ' [them]1730-th at [home]4755-home , [wives]1235-wives and [little ones]1584-little ones , as had , may be at that very time , nought to eat . Well , after breakfast , [we]1725-we were all set to walk in procession , and a time it took to put [us]1725-we in order , two and two , and the petition as was yards long , carried by [th ' foremost pairs]1734-th ' foremost pairs . [The men]1152-the men looked grave enough , [yo]1736-yo may be sure ; and such a set of [thin , wan , wretched - looking chaps]1737-thin , wan , wretched - looking chaps as [they]1152-the men were ! " "[1738-yourself] [Yourself]1738-yourself is none to boast on . " "[1738-yourself] Ay , but [I]0-i were fat and rosy to many a one . Well , [we]1725-we walked on and on through many [a street]1347-a street , much the same as [Deansgate]54-deansgate . [We]1725-we had to walk slowly , slowly , for [th ' carriages]1740-th ' carriages an ' cabs as thronged [th ' streets]1575-th ' streets . [I]0-i thought by - and - bye [we]1725-we should may be get clear on 'em , but as [th ' streets]1575-th ' streets grew wider they grew worse , and at last [we]1725-we were fairly blocked up at [Oxford Street]55-oxford street . [We]1725-we getten across at last though , and [my]0-i eyes ! [the grand streets [we]1725-we were in then]1743-the grand streets we were in then ! [They]1152-the men 're sadly puzzled how to build [houses]1080-houses though in [London]28-london ; there 'd be an opening for [a good steady master - builder]1745-a good steady master - builder [there]873-there , as know'd [his]1745-a good steady master - builder business . For [yo]1747-yo see [the houses]5540-the houses are many on 'em built without any proper shape for a body to live in ; some on 'em [they]5540-the houses 've after thought would fall down , so [they]5540-the houses 've stuck great ugly pillars out before 'em . And [some on 'em]1749-some on 'em ( [we]1725-we thought [they]1749-some on 'em must be [[th]1750-th ' [tailor]1752-tailor 's sign]1751-th ' tailor 's sign ) had getten [stone men]1753-stone men and [women]4730-women as wanted clothes stuck on 'em . [I]0-i were like [a child]4770-a child , [I]0-i forgot a ' [my]0-i errand in looking about [me]0-i . By this it were dinner - time , or better , as [we]1725-we could tell by th ' sun , right above [our]1725-we heads , and [we]1725-we were dusty and tired , going a step now and a step then . Well , at last [we]1725-we getten into [a street]1347-a street grander nor all , leading to [[th ' Queen]1723-th ' queen 's palace]1758-th ' queen 's palace , and there [it]1759-it were [I]0-i thought [I]0-i saw [th ' Queen]1723-th ' queen . [Yo've]0-i seen [th]1761-th ' hearses wi ' white plumes , [Job]156-job ? " [Job]156-job assented . "[156-job] Well , [[them]1762-them [undertaker folk]1764-undertaker folk]1763-them undertaker folk are driving a pretty trade in [London]28-london . Wellnigh [every lady [we]1725-we saw in [a carriage]1766-a carriage]1765-every lady we saw in a carriage had hired [one o ' them plumes]1767-one o ' them plumes for the day , and had it niddle noddling on [her]1765-every lady we saw in a carriage head . It were [th ' Queen 's Drawing - room]1768-th ' queen 's drawing - room , [they]1769-they said , and th ' carriages went bowling along toward [[her]1765-every lady we saw in a carriage house]1770-her house , some wi ' dressed up [gentlemen]1771-gentlemen like [circus folk]1772-circus folk in 'em , and rucks [ 28 ] o ' [ladies]1773-ladies in others . [Carriages]771-carriages [themselves]771-carriages were great shakes too . [Some o ' th ' gentlemen as could n't get inside]1775-some o ' th ' gentlemen as could n't get inside hung on behind , [wi ' nosegays to smell at]1776-wi ' nosegays to smell at , and sticks to keep off [folk]5093-folk as might splash [their]5093-folk silk stockings . [I]0-i wondered why [they]1769-they did n't hire [a cab]1778-a cab rather than hang on like [a whip - behind boy]1779-a whip - behind boy ; but [I]0-i suppose [they]1769-they wished to keep [wi]1780-wi ' [[their]1769-they wives]1781-their wives , [Darby]248-darby and [Joan]249-joan like . [Coachmen]5206-coachmen were [little squat men]1783-little squat men , [wi]1784-wi ' wigs like [th ' oud fashioned parsons]1785-th ' oud fashioned parsons . Well , [we]1786-we could na get on for [these carriages]1787-these carriages , though [we]1786-we waited and waited . [Th]1788-th ' horses were too fat to move quick ; [they'n]1788-th never known want o ' food , [one]518-one might tell by [their]1769-they sleek coats ; and [police]1790-police pushed [us]1786-we back when [we]1786-we tried to cross . [One or two on 'em]1791-one or two on 'em struck [wi]1792-wi ' [their]1790-police sticks , and [coachmen]5206-coachmen laughed , and [some officers as stood nigh]1794-some officers as stood nigh put [their]1794-some officers as stood nigh spy - glasses in [their]1794-some officers as stood nigh eye , and left 'em sticking there like [mountebanks]1795-mountebanks . [One o ' th ' police]1796-one o ' th ' police struck [me]0-i . ' Whatten business have [yo]1797-yo to do that ? ' said [I.]0-i [ Footnote 28 : " [Rucks]250-rucks , "[0-i] a great quantity . ] " ' [You]0-i 're frightening [them]1769-they horses , ' says [he]1797-yo , in [his]1797-yo mincing way ( for [Londoners]5568-londoners are mostly all tongue - tied , and ca n't say [their]5568-londoners a 's and [i]0-i 's properly ) , ' and it 's [our]1798-our business to keep [you]0-i from molesting [the ladies and [gentlemen]1771-gentlemen going to [[her]5571-her Majesty 's Drawing - room]5572-her majesty 's drawing - room]5569-the ladies and gentlemen going to her majesty 's drawing - room . ' "[0-i] ' And why are [we]1798-our to be molested ? ' asked [I]0-i , ' going decently about [our]1798-our business , which is life and death to [us]1798-our , and [many a little one]1799-many a little one clemming at [home]4755-home in [Lancashire]20-lancashire ? Which business is of most consequence [i]0-i ' the sight o ' [God]224-god , think [yo]0-i , [our'n]1801-our'n or [them]1802-them [gran ladies]1803-gran ladies and [gentlemen]1771-gentlemen as [yo]0-i think so much on ? ' " But [I]131-john barton might as well ha ' held [my]131-john barton peace , for [he]131-john barton only laughed . "[131-john barton] [John]131-john barton ceased . After waiting a little to see if [he]131-john barton would go on of [himself]131-john barton , [Job]156-job said , " Well , but that 's not a ' [your]131-john barton story , [man]5236-man . Tell [us]5574-us what happened when [yo]131-john barton got to [th ' Parliament House]5575-th ' parliament house . "[156-job] After a little pause [John]131-john barton answered , " If [yo]131-john barton please , [neighbour]4798-neighbour , [I]131-john barton 'd rather say nought about that . It 's not to be forgotten or forgiven either by [me]131-john barton or [many another]5577-many another ; but [I]131-john barton canna tell of [our]5574-us down - casting just as a piece of [London]28-london news . As long as [I]131-john barton live , [our]5574-us rejection that day will bide in [my]131-john barton heart ; and as long as [I]131-john barton live [I]131-john barton shall curse [them]1805-them as so cruelly refused to hear [us]5574-us ; but [I]131-john barton 'll not speak of it no [ 29 ] more . "[131-john barton] [ Footnote 29 : A similar use of a double negative is not unfrequent in [Chaucer]232-chaucer ; as in the " [Miller]251-miller 's Tale "[131-john barton] : " That of [no wife]5578-no wife toke [he]251-miller non offering For curtesie , [he]251-miller sayd , [he]251-miller n'old non . "[131-john barton] ] So , daunted in [their]1805-them inquiries , [they]1805-them sat silent for a few minutes . [Old Job]252-old job , however , felt that [some one]5544-some one must speak , else all the good [they]5544-some one had done in dispelling [John Barton]131-john barton 's gloom was lost . So after awhile [he]252-old job thought of a subject , neither sufficiently dissonant from [the last to jar on the full heart]1807-the last to jar on the full heart , nor too much the same to cherish the continuance of the gloomy train of thought . " Did [you]145-mary ever hear tell , "[252-old job] said [he]252-old job to [Mary]145-mary , " that [I]252-old job were in [London]28-london once ? "[252-old job] " No ! "[145-mary] said [she]145-mary , with surprise , and looking at [Job]252-old job with increased respect . " Ay , but [I]145-mary were though , and [Peg]157-margaret there too , though [she]157-margaret minds nought about it , [poor wench]4866-poor wench ! [You]145-mary must know [I]145-mary had but [one child]5580-one child , and [she]5580-one child were [[Margaret]157-margaret 's mother]5581-margaret 's mother . [I]145-mary loved [her]5580-one child above a bit , and one day when [she]5580-one child came ( standing behind [me]145-mary for that [I]145-mary should not see [her]5580-one child blushes , and stroking [my]145-mary cheeks in [her]5580-one child own coaxing way ) , and told [me]145-mary [she]5580-one child and [Frank Jennings]253-frank ( as was [a joiner lodging near [us]5583-us]5582-a joiner lodging near us ) should be so happy if [they]5583-us were married , [I]145-mary could not find in [my]145-mary heart t ' say [her]5580-one child nay , though [I]145-mary went sick at the thought of losing [her]5580-one child away from [[my]145-mary home]5584-my home . [Howe'er]239-howe'er , [she]5580-one child were [[my]145-mary only child]5585-my only child , and [I]145-mary never said nought of what [I]145-mary felt , for fear o ' grieving [her]5580-one child young heart . But [I]145-mary tried to think o ' the time when [I]145-mary 'd been young mysel , and had loved [[her]5580-one child blessed mother]5586-her blessed mother , and how [we]5583-us 'd left [father]4863-father and [mother]4845-mother and gone out into [th ' world]1596-th ' world together , and [I]145-mary 'm now right thankful [I]145-mary held [my]145-mary peace , and didna fret [her]5586-her blessed mother wi ' telling [her]5586-her blessed mother how sore [I]145-mary was at parting wi ' [her]5586-her blessed mother that were the light o ' [my]145-mary eyes . "[145-mary] " But , "[145-mary] said [Mary]145-mary , " [you]145-mary said [the young man]5590-the young man were [a neighbour]5266-a neighbour . "[145-mary] " Ay , so [he]5590-the young man were ; and [[his]5590-the young man father]902-his father afore [him]5590-the young man . But work were rather slack in [Manchester]1-manchester , and [[Frank]253-frank 's uncle]5593-frank 's uncle sent [him]5590-the young man word o ' [London]28-london work and [London]28-london wages , so [he]5590-the young man were to go [there]873-there ; and it were there [Margaret]157-margaret was to follow [him]5590-the young man . Well , [my]252-old job heart aches yet at thought of those days . [She]157-margaret so happy , and [he]5590-the young man so happy ; only [the poor father]5595-the poor father as fretted sadly behind [their]5596-they backs . [They]5596-they were married , and stayed some days wi ' [me]252-old job afore setting off ; and [I]252-old job 've often thought sin ' [Margaret]157-margaret 's heart failed [her]157-margaret many a time those few days , and [she]157-margaret would fain ha ' spoken ; but [I]252-old job knew fra ' [mysel]252-old job it were better to keep it pent up , and [I]252-old job never let on what [I]252-old job were feeling . [I]252-old job knew what [she]157-margaret meant when [she]157-margaret came kissing , and holding [my]252-old job hand , and all [her]157-margaret old childish ways o ' loving [me]252-old job . Well , [they]5596-they went at last . [You]1025-his grand - daughter know them two letters , [Margaret]157-margaret ? "[252-old job] " Yes , sure , "[1025-his grand - daughter] replied [[his]1808-his grand - daughter]1025-his grand - daughter . " Well , [them]5596-they two were the only letters [I]1025-his grand - daughter ever had fra ' [her]157-margaret , [poor lass]4736-poor lass . [She]157-margaret said in [them]5596-they [she]157-margaret were very happy , and [I]1025-his grand - daughter believe [she]157-margaret were . And [[Frank]253-frank 's family]5598-frank 's family heard [he]253-frank were in good work . In one o ' [her]157-margaret letters , poor thing , [she]157-margaret ends wi ' saying , ' Farewell , [Grandad]254-grandad ! ' wi ' a line drawn under grandad , and fra ' that an ' other hints [I]1025-his grand - daughter knew [she]157-margaret were in th ' family way ; and [I]1025-his grand - daughter said nought , but [I]1025-his grand - daughter screwed up a little money , thinking come Whitsuntide [I]1025-his grand - daughter 'd take a holiday and go and see [her]157-margaret an ' [th ' little one]5599-th ' little one . But one day towards [Whitsuntide]255-whitsuntide comed [Jennings]253-frank wi ' a grave face , and says [he]253-frank , ' [I]1025-his grand - daughter hear [[our]5600-they [Frank]253-frank]5601-our frank and [[your]253-frank Margaret]5602-your margaret 's both getten the fever . ' [You]253-frank might ha ' knocked [me]1025-his grand - daughter down wi ' a straw , for it seemed as if [God]224-god told [me]1025-his grand - daughter what th ' upshot would be . [Old Jennings]256-old jennings had gotten a letter , [yo]253-frank see , fra ' [the landlady]5603-the landlady [they]5600-they lodged wi ' ; a well - penned letter , asking if [they]5600-they 'd [no friends]5604-no friends to come and nurse [them]5600-they . [She]5603-the landlady 'd caught it first , and [Frank]253-frank , who was as tender o ' [her]5603-the landlady as [[her]5603-the landlady own mother]5605-her own mother could ha ' been , had nursed [her]5603-the landlady till [he]253-frank 'd caught it [himsel]253-frank ; and [she]5603-the landlady expecting [her]5603-the landlady down - lying [ 30 ] every day . Well , t ' make a long story short , [Old Jennings]256-old jennings and [I]1025-his grand - daughter went up by [that night 's coach]5606-that night 's coach . So [you]145-mary see , [Mary]145-mary , that was the way [I]1025-his grand - daughter got to [London]28-london . "[1025-his grand - daughter] [ Footnote 30 : " Down - lying , "[1025-his grand - daughter] lying - in . ] " But how was [[your]256-old jennings daughter]5607-your daughter when [you]256-old jennings got [there]873-there ? "[145-mary] asked [Mary]145-mary , anxiously . " [She]5607-your daughter were at rest , [poor wench]4866-poor wench , and so were [Frank]253-frank . [I]145-mary guessed as much when [I]145-mary see'd [th ' landlady]5610-th ' landlady 's face , all swelled wi ' crying , when [she]5603-the landlady opened th ' door to [us]5611-us . [We]5611-us said , ' Where are [they]5612-they ? ' and [I]145-mary knew [they]5612-they were dead , fra ' [her]5603-the landlady look ; but [Jennings]253-frank did n't , as [I]145-mary take it ; for when [she]5603-the landlady showed [us]5611-us into [a room]5613-a room wi ' a white sheet on th ' bed , and underneath it , plain to be seen , two still figures , [he]1810-he screeched out as if [he]1810-he 'd been [a woman]5614-a woman . "[145-mary] Yet [he]1810-he 'd [other childer]1811-other childer and [I]0-i 'd none . There lay [[my]0-i darling]5220-my darling , [[my]0-i only one]1813-my only one . [She]5220-my darling were dead , and there were [no one]1202-no one to love [me]0-i , no , [not one]1815-not one . [I]0-i disremember [ 31 ] rightly what [I]0-i did ; but [I]0-i know [I]0-i were very quiet , while [my]0-i heart were crushed within [me]0-i . [ Footnote 31 : " Disremember , "[0-i] forget . ] " [Jennings]253-frank could na ' stand being in [th ' room]5615-th ' room at all , so [th ' landlady]5610-th ' landlady took [him]253-frank down , and [I]1816-i were glad to be alone . It grew dark while [I]1816-i sat there ; and at last [th ' landlady]5610-th ' landlady come up again , and said , ' Come here . ' So [I]1816-i got up and walked into [th]5618-th ' light , but [I]1816-i had to hold by [th]5618-th ' stair - rails , [I]1816-i were so weak and dizzy . [She]5610-th ' landlady led [me]1816-i into [a room]5613-a room , where [Jennings]253-frank lay on a sofa fast asleep , wi ' [his]253-frank pocket handkercher over [his]253-frank head for a night - cap . [She]5610-th ' landlady said [he]253-frank 'd cried [himself]253-frank fairly off to sleep . There were tea on th ' table all ready ; for [she]5610-th ' landlady were [a kind - hearted body]5620-a kind - hearted body . But [she]5610-th ' landlady still said , ' Come here , ' and took hold o ' [my]1816-i arm . So [I]1816-i went round the table , and there were a clothes - basket by th ' fire , wi ' a shawl put o'er it . ' Lift that up , ' says [she]5610-th ' landlady , and [I]1816-i did ; and there lay [a little wee babby]5621-a little wee babby fast asleep . [My]1816-i heart gave a leap , and th ' tears comed rushing into [my]1816-i eyes first time that day . ' Is it [hers]1816-i ? ' said [I]1816-i , though [I]1816-i knew it were . ' Yes , ' said [she]5610-th ' landlady . ' [She]1816-i were getting a bit better o ' the fever , and [th ' babby]5622-th ' babby were born ; and then [the poor young man]5623-the poor young man took worse and died , and [she]1816-i were not many hours behind . ' "[1816-i] Little mite of a thing ! and yet it seemed [[her]1816-i angel]1817-her angel come back to comfort [me]0-i . [I]0-i were quite jealous o ' [Jennings]253-frank whenever [he]253-frank went near [the babby]1818-the babby . [I]0-i thought it were more [my]0-i flesh and blood than [his'n]1819-his'n , and yet [I]0-i were afeared [he]253-frank would claim it . However , that were far enough fra ' [his]253-frank thoughts ; [he]253-frank 'd [plenty other childer]1820-plenty other childer , and as [I]0-i found out at after [he]253-frank 'd all along been wishing [me]0-i to take it . Well , [we]1821-we buried [Margaret]157-margaret and [[her]157-margaret husband]587-her husband in [a big , crowded , lonely churchyard in [London]28-london]1823-a big , crowded , lonely churchyard in london . [I]0-i were loath to leave [them]1824-they there , as [I]0-i thought , when [they]1824-they rose again , [they]1824-they 'd feel so strange at first away fra [Manchester]1-manchester , and [all old friends]1825-all old friends ; but it couldna be helped . Well , [God]224-god watches o'er [[their]1824-they grave]1826-their grave there as well as here . That funeral cost a mint o ' money , but [Jennings]157-margaret and [I]0-i wished to do th ' thing decent . Then [we]1821-we 'd [the stout little babby]1827-the stout little babby to bring [home]4755-home . [We]1821-we 'd not overmuch money left ; but it were fine weather , and [we]1821-we thought [we]1821-we 'd take [th ' coach]4933-th ' coach to [Brummagem]56-brummagem , and walk on . It were a bright May morning when last [I]0-i saw [London town]1830-london town , looking back from [a big hill a mile or two off]1831-a big hill a mile or two off . And in that big mass o ' a place [I]0-i were leaving [[my]0-i blessed child]1832-my blessed child asleep -- in [her]1832-my blessed child last sleep . Well , [God]224-god 's will be done ! [She]1832-my blessed child 's gotten to [heaven]1833-heaven afore [me]0-i ; but [I]0-i shall get there at last , please [God]224-god , though it 's a long while first . " [The babby]1818-the babby had been fed afore [we]1821-we set out , and [th]4933-th ' coach ' coach moving kept [it]1818-the babby asleep , bless [its]1818-the babby little heart . But when [th ' coach]4933-th ' coach stopped for dinner [it]1818-the babby were awake , and crying for [its]1818-the babby pobbies . [ 32 ] So [we]1821-we asked for some bread and milk , and [Jennings]157-margaret took [it]1818-the babby first for to feed [it]1818-the babby ; but it made [its]1818-the babby mouth like a square , and let it run out at each o ' th ' four corners . ' Shake it , [Jennings]157-margaret , ' says [I]257-pobbies ; ' that 's the way [they]5626-they make water run through a funnel , when it 's o'er full ; and [a child]4770-a child 's mouth is broad end o ' th ' funnel , and th ' gullet the narrow one . ' So [he]0-i shook it , but it only cried th ' more . ' Let [me]257-pobbies have it , ' says [I]257-pobbies , thinking [he]0-i were [an awkward oud chap]5628-an awkward oud chap . But it were just as bad wi ' [me]257-pobbies . By shaking [th ' babby]5622-th ' babby [we]1821-we got better nor a gill into its mouth , but more nor that came up again , wetting a ' th ' nice dry clothes [landlady]5630-landlady had put on . Well , just as [we]1821-we 'd gotten to th ' dinner - table , and helped [oursels]1821-we , and eaten two mouthful , came in [th ' guard]5631-th ' guard , and a fine chap wi ' a sample o ' calico flourishing in [his]0-i hand . ' [Coach]1008-coach is ready ! ' says [one]518-one ; ' Half - a - crown [your]5634-your dinner ! ' says [th ' other]5091-th ' other . Well , [we]1821-we thought it a deal for both [our]1821-we dinners , when [we]1821-we 'd hardly tasted 'em ; but , bless [your]5634-your life , it were half - a - crown apiece , and a shilling for th ' bread and milk as were possetted all over [babby]5636-babby 's clothes . [We]1821-we spoke up again [ 33 ] it ; but [every body]5637-every body said it were the rule , so what could [two poor oud chaps like [us]1821-we]5638-two poor oud chaps like us do again it ? Well , [poor babby]5639-poor babby cried without stopping to take breath , fra ' that time till [we]1821-we got to [Brummagem]56-brummagem for the night . [My]257-pobbies heart ached for [th]5640-th ' little thing . [It]5639-poor babby caught wi ' [its]5639-poor babby wee mouth at [our]1821-we coat sleeves and at [our]1821-we mouths , when [we]1821-we tried t ' comfort [it]5639-poor babby by talking to it . [Poor little wench]5641-poor little wench ! [It]5639-poor babby wanted its mammy , as were lying cold in th ' grave . ' Well , ' says [I]257-pobbies , ' it 'll be clemmed to death , if it lets out [its]5639-poor babby supper as [it]5639-poor babby did [its]5639-poor babby dinner . Let 's get [some woman]5642-some woman to feed [it]5639-poor babby ; it comes natural to [women]4730-women to do for [babbies]5644-babbies . ' So [we]1821-we asked [[th]5640-th ' chamber - maid at [the inn]5646-the inn]5645-th ' chamber - maid at the inn , and [she]5645-th ' chamber - maid at the inn took quite kindly to it ; and [we]1821-we got a good supper , and grew rare and sleepy , what wi ' th ' warmth , and wi ' [our]1821-we long ride [i]257-pobbies ' th ' open air . [Th ' chamber - maid]5647-th ' chamber - maid said [she]5647-th ' chamber - maid would like t ' have it t ' sleep wi ' [her]5647-th ' chamber - maid , only [missis]4831-missis would scold so ; but it looked so quiet and smiling like , as it lay in [her]5647-th ' chamber - maid arms , that [we]1821-we thought ' twould be no trouble to have it wi ' [us]1821-we . [I]257-pobbies says : ' See , [Jennings]157-margaret , how [women - folk]5649-women - folk do quieten babbies ; it 's just as [I]257-pobbies said . ' [He]1834-he looked grave ; [he]1834-he were always thoughtful - looking , though [I]257-pobbies never heard [him]1834-he say any thing very deep . At last says [he--]1834-he [ Footnote 32 : "[257-pobbies] [Pobbies]257-pobbies , " or "[257-pobbies] pobs , " [child]4860-child 's porridge . ] [ Footnote 33 : "[257-pobbies] Again , " for against . "[1834-he] [He]1834-he that is not with [me]0-i , [he]1834-he is ageyn [me]0-i . "--_Wickliffe 's Version . _ ] "[1835-young woman] ' [Young woman]1835-young woman ! have [you]1835-young woman gotten a spare night - cap ? ' " ' [Missis]211-missis always keeps night - caps for [gentlemen]1771-gentlemen as does not like to unpack , ' says [she]211-missis , rather quick . "[1835-young woman] ' Ay , but [young woman]1835-young woman , it 's one of [your]1835-young woman night - caps [I]0-i want . [Th ' babby]5622-th ' babby seems to have taken a mind to [yo]1835-young woman ; and may be in th ' dark it might take [me]0-i for [yo]1835-young woman if [I]0-i 'd getten [your]1835-young woman night - cap on . ' " [The chambermaid]5652-the chambermaid smirked and went for a cap , but [I]0-i laughed outright at [th]1835-young woman ' oud bearded chap thinking [he]5622-th ' babby 'd make hissel like [a woman]5614-a woman just by putting on [a woman]5614-a woman 's cap . [Howe'er]239-howe'er [he]5622-th ' babby 'd not be laughed out on't , so [I]0-i held [th ' babby]5622-th ' babby till [he]5622-th ' babby were in bed . Such a night as [we]5656-we had on it ! [Babby]258-babby began to scream o ' th ' oud fashion , and [we]5656-we took it turn and turn about to sit up and rock it . [My]0-i heart were very sore for [th ' little one]5599-th ' little one , as it groped about wi ' [its]5599-th ' little one mouth ; but for a ' that [I]0-i could scarce keep fra ' smiling at th ' thought o ' [[us]5656-we two oud chaps]5658-us two oud chaps , th ' one wi ' [a woman]5614-a woman 's night - cap on , sitting on [our]5656-we hinder ends for half th ' night , hushabying a babby as would n't be hushabied . Toward morning , [poor little wench]5641-poor little wench ! it fell asleep , fairly tired out wi ' crying , but even in [its]5599-th ' little one sleep it gave such pitiful sobs , quivering up fra ' the very bottom of [its]5599-th ' little one little heart , that once or twice [I]0-i almost wished [it]5599-th ' little one lay on [[its]5599-th ' little one mother]5661-its mother 's breast , at peace for ever . [Jennings]157-margaret fell asleep too ; but [I]0-i began for to reckon up [our]5656-we money . It were little enough [we]5656-we had left , [our]5656-we dinner the day afore had ta'en so much . [I]0-i did n't know what [our]5656-we reckoning would be for that night lodging , and supper , and breakfast . Doing a sum alway sent [me]0-i asleep ever sin ' [I]0-i were [a lad]1578-a lad ; so [I]0-i fell sound in a short time , and were only wakened by [chambermaid]5663-chambermaid tapping at [th]5664-th ' door , to say [she]5663-chambermaid 'd dress the babby afore [her]5663-chambermaid missis were up if [we]5656-we liked . But bless [yo]1839-yo ' , [we]5656-we 'd never thought o ' undressing it th ' night afore , and now [it]5665-it were sleeping so sound , and [we]5656-we were so glad o ' the peace and quietness , that [we]5656-we thought it were no good to waken it up to screech again . "[0-i] Well ! ( there 's [Mary]145-mary asleep for [a good listener]1838-a good listener ! ) [I]0-i suppose [you]1839-yo 're getting weary of [my]0-i tale , so [I]0-i 'll not be long over ending it . [Th]1840-th ' reckoning left [us]1841-we very bare , and [we]1841-we thought [we]1841-we 'd best walk [home]4755-home , for it were only sixty mile , [they]1843-they telled [us]1841-we , and not stop again for nought , save victuals . So [we]1841-we left [Brummagem]56-brummagem , ( which is as black a place as [Manchester]1-manchester , without looking so like [home]4755-home ) , and walked a ' that day , carrying babby turn and turn about . It were well fed by [chambermaid]5663-chambermaid afore [we]1841-we left , and th ' day were fine , and [folk]5093-folk began to have some knowledge o ' th ' proper way o ' speaking , and [we]1841-we were more cheery at thoughts o ' [home]4755-home ( though [mine]0-i , God knows , were lonesome enough ) . [We]1841-we stopped none for dinner , but at baggin - time [ 34 ] [we]1841-we getten a good meal at [a public - house]1848-a public - house , an ' fed [th]1840-th ' babby as well as [we]1841-we could , but that were but poorly . [We]1841-we got a crust too , for it to suck -- [chambermaid]5663-chambermaid put [us]1841-we up to that . That night , whether [we]1841-we were tired or whatten , [I]0-i do n't know , but it were dree [ 35 ] work , and [poor wench]4866-poor wench had slept out [her]4866-poor wench sleep , and began th ' cry as wore [my]0-i heart out again . Says [Jennings]157-margaret , says [he]0-i , [ Footnote 34 : " Baggin - time , "[157-margaret] time of the evening meal . ] [ Footnote 35 : " [Dree]259-dree , "[0-i] long and tedious . [Anglo - Saxon]260-anglo - saxon , " [dreogan]261-dreogan , "[0-i] to suffer , to endure . ] " ' [We]1841-we should na ha ' set out so like [gentlefolk a top o ']5666-gentlefolk a top o ' [the coach]5667-the coach yesterday . ' "[1512-lad] ' Nay , [lad]1512-lad ! [We]1841-we should [ha]1852-ha ' had more to walk , if [we]1841-we had na ridden , and [I]0-i 'm sure both [you]1512-lad and [I'se]1853-i'se [ 36 ] weary o ' tramping . ' [ Footnote 36 : " [I]1512-lad have not been , nor _ is _ , nor never schal . "--_Wickliffe[1512-lad] 's " Apology , "[1512-lad] p. 1 . _ ] " So [he]0-i were quiet a bit . But [he]0-i were one o ' [them]5668-them as were sure to find out somewhat had been done amiss , when there were no going back to undo it . So presently [he]0-i coughs , as if [he]0-i were going to speak , and [I]0-i says to [mysel]0-i , ' At it again , [[my]0-i lad]1544-my lad . ' Says [he]0-i , "[0-i] ' [I]0-i ax pardon , [neighbour]4798-neighbour , but it strikes [me]0-i it would ha ' been better for [[my]0-i son]1855-my son if [he]1855-my son had never begun to keep company wi ' [[your]4798-neighbour daughter]5607-your daughter . ' " Well ! that put [me]224-god up , and [my]224-god heart got very full , and but that [I]224-god were carrying _ [her]5607-your daughter _ babby , [I]224-god think [I]224-god should ha ' struck [him]1855-my son . At last [I]224-god could hold in no longer , and says [I]224-god , "[224-god] ' Better say at once it would ha ' been better for [God]224-god never to [ha]1857-ha ' made [th ' world]1596-th ' world , for then [we]1859-we 'd never [ha]1857-ha ' been in [it]1596-th ' world , to have had [th]1860-th ' heavy hearts [we]1859-we have now . ' " Well ! [he]1855-my son said that were rank blasphemy ; but [I]224-god thought [his]1855-my son way of casting up again th ' events [God]224-god had pleased to send , were worse blasphemy . [Howe'er]239-howe'er , [I]224-god said nought more angry , for [th ' little babby]5670-th ' little babby 's sake , as were [th ' child]5671-th ' child o ' [[his]1855-my son dead son]5347-his dead son , as well as [o]5673-o ' [[my]224-god dead daughter]5674-my dead daughter . "[224-god] [Th ' longest lane]1861-th ' longest lane will have a turning , and that night came to an end at last ; and [we]1859-we were foot - sore and tired enough , and to [my]0-i mind [th ' babby]5622-th ' babby were getting weaker and weaker , and it wrung [my]0-i heart to hear [its]5622-th ' babby little wail ; [I]0-i 'd ha ' given [my]0-i right hand for one of yesterday 's hearty cries . [We]1859-we were wanting [our]1859-we breakfasts , and so were it too , [motherless babby]1863-motherless babby ! [We]1859-we could see [no public - house]1864-no public - house , so about six o'clock ( only [we]1859-we thought it were later ) [we]1859-we stopped at [a cottage where [a woman]5614-a woman were moving about near [th]1867-th ' open door]1865-a cottage where a woman were moving about near th ' open door . Says [I]0-i , ' [Good woman]1868-good woman , may [we]1859-we rest [us]1859-we a bit ? ' ' Come in , ' says [she]5614-a woman , wiping a chair , as looked bright enough afore , wi ' [her]5614-a woman apron . It were [a cheery , clean room]1869-a cheery , clean room ; and [we]1859-we were glad to sit down again , though [I]0-i thought [my]0-i legs would never bend at th ' knees . In a minute [she]5614-a woman fell a noticing th ' babby , and took it in [her]5614-a woman arms , and kissed it again and again . ' [Missis]211-missis , ' says [I]0-i , ' [we]1859-we 're not without money , and if [yo'd]1870-yo give [us]1859-we somewhat for breakfast , [we]1859-we 'd pay [yo]1870-yo honest , and if [yo]1870-yo would wash and dress [that poor babby]1871-that poor babby , and get some pobbies down [its]1871-that poor babby throat , for it 's well - nigh clemmed , [I]0-i 'd pray for [yo]1870-yo ' till [my]0-i dying day . ' So [she]5614-a woman said nought , but gived [me]0-i th ' babby back , and afore [yo]1870-yo ' could say [Jack Robinson]262-jack robinson , [she]262-jack robinson 'd a pan on th ' fire , and bread and cheese on th ' table . When [she]5614-a woman turned round , [her]5614-a woman face looked red , and [her]5614-a woman lips were tight pressed together . Well ! [we]1859-we were right down glad on [our]1859-we breakfast , and [God]224-god bless and reward [that woman]1872-that woman for [her]1872-that woman kindness that day ; [she]5614-a woman fed [th]1871-that poor babby ' poor babby as gently and softly , and spoke to [it]1871-that poor babby as tenderly as [[its]1871-that poor babby own poor mother]1873-its own poor mother could ha ' done . It seemed as if [that stranger]1874-that stranger and it had known [each other]436-each other afore , maybe in [Heaven]278-heaven , where [folk 's spirits]1876-folk 's spirits come from [they]1876-folk 's spirits say ; [th]1871-that poor babby ' babby looked up so lovingly in [her]5614-a woman eyes , and made little noises more like a dove than aught else . Then [she]5614-a woman undressed [it]1871-that poor babby ( [poor darling]1877-poor darling ! it were time ) , touching it so softly ; and washed [it]1871-that poor babby from head to foot , and as many on its things were dirty ; and what bits o ' things [[its]1871-that poor babby mother]5661-its mother had gotten ready for it had been sent by [th]1871-that poor babby ' carrier fra [London]28-london , [she]5614-a woman put ['em]1879-'em aside ; and wrapping [little naked babby]1880-little naked babby in [her]5614-a woman apron , [she]5614-a woman pulled out a key , as were fastened to a black ribbon , and hung down [her]5614-a woman breast , and unlocked a drawer in [th ' dresser]1881-th ' dresser . [I]0-i were sorry to be prying , but [I]0-i could na ' help seeing in that drawer [some little child]1882-some little child 's clothes , all strewed wi ' lavendar , and lying by 'em a little whip an ' a broken rattle . [I]0-i began to have an insight into [that woman]1872-that woman 's heart then . [She]5614-a woman took out a thing or two ; and locked the drawer , and went on dressing [babby]5636-babby . Just about then come [[her]5614-a woman husband]587-her husband down , a great big fellow as did n't look half awake , though it were getting late ; but [he]587-her husband 'd heard all as had been said down - [stairs]4740-stairs , as were plain to be seen ; but [he]587-her husband were [a gruff chap]1887-a gruff chap . [We]1888-we 'd finished [our]1888-we breakfast , and [Jennings]157-margaret were looking hard at [th ' woman]1889-th ' woman as [she]1889-th ' woman were getting [the babby]1818-the babby to sleep wi ' a sort of rocking way . At length says [he]587-her husband , ' [I]0-i ha learnt th ' way now ; it 's two jiggits and a shake , two jiggits and a shake . [I]0-i can get that babby asleep now [mysel]0-i . ' " [The man]708-the man had nodded cross enough to [us]1888-we , and had gone to th ' door , and stood there whistling wi ' [his]708-the man hands in [his]708-the man breeches - pockets , looking abroad . But at last [he]708-the man turns and says , quite sharp , "[0-i] ' [I]0-i say , [missis]4831-missis , [I]0-i 'm to have no breakfast to - day , [I]0-i s'pose . ' " So wi ' that [she]1889-th ' woman kissed [th ' child]5671-th ' child , a long , soft kiss ; and looking in [my]1892-i face to see if [I]1892-i could take [her]1889-th ' woman meaning , gave [me]1892-i th ' babby without a word . [I]1892-i were loath to stir , but [I]1892-i saw it were better to go . So giving [Jennings]157-margaret a sharp nudge ( for [he]708-the man 'd fallen asleep ) , [I]1892-i says , ' [Missis]211-missis , what 's to pay ? ' pulling out [my]1892-i money wi ' a jingle that [she]1889-th ' woman might na guess [we]5677-we were at all bare o ' cash . So [she]1889-th ' woman looks at [[her]1889-th ' woman husband]587-her husband , who said ne'er a word , but were listening wi ' all [his]587-her husband ears nevertheless ; and when [she]1889-th ' woman saw [he]587-her husband would [na]5679-na say , [she]1889-th ' woman said , hesitating , as if pulled two ways , by [her]1889-th ' woman fear o ' [him]587-her husband , ' Should [you]587-her husband think sixpence over much ? ' It were so different to public - house reckoning , for [we]5677-we 'd eaten a main deal afore [the chap]5680-the chap came down . So says [I]1892-i , ' And , [missis]4831-missis , what should [we]5677-we gie [you]4831-missis for the babby 's bread and milk ? ' ( [I]1892-i had it once in [my]1892-i mind to say ' and for a ' [your]4831-missis trouble with it , ' but [my]1892-i heart would na let [me]1892-i say it , for [I]1892-i could read in [her]1889-th ' woman ways how it had been a work o ' love . ) So says [she]1889-th ' woman , quite quick , and stealing a look at [[her]1889-th ' woman husband]587-her husband 's back , as looked all ear , if ever a back did , ' Oh , [we]5677-we could take nought for [the little babby]5683-the little babby 's food , if it had eaten twice as much , bless it . ' Wi ' that [he]587-her husband looked at [her]1889-th ' woman ; such a scowling look ! [She]1889-th ' woman knew what [he]587-her husband meant , and stepped softly across the floor to [him]587-her husband , and put [her]1889-th ' woman hand on [his]587-her husband arm . [He]587-her husband seem'd as though [he]587-her husband 'd shake it off by a jerk on [his]587-her husband elbow , but [she]1889-th ' woman said quite low , ' For [poor little Johnnie]263-johnnie 's sake , [Richard]128-richard . ' [He]587-her husband did not move or speak again , and after looking in [his]587-her husband face for a minute , [she]1889-th ' woman turned away , swallowing deep in [her]1889-th ' woman throat . [She]1889-th ' woman kissed [th ' sleeping babby]5684-th ' sleeping babby as [she]1889-th ' woman passed , when [I]1892-i paid [her]1889-th ' woman . To quieten [[th]1889-th ' woman ' gruff husband]5685-th ' gruff husband , and stop [him]587-her husband if [he]587-her husband rated [her]1889-th ' woman , [I]1892-i could na help slipping another sixpence under th ' loaf , and then [we]5686-we set off again . Last look [I]1892-i had o ' [that woman]1872-that woman [she]1889-th ' woman were quietly wiping [her]1889-th ' woman eyes wi ' the corner of [her]1889-th ' woman apron , as [she]1889-th ' woman went about [[her]1889-th ' woman husband]587-her husband 's breakfast . But [I]1892-i shall know [her]1889-th ' woman in [heaven]1833-heaven . "[1892-i] [He]1892-i stopped to think of that long - ago May morning , when [he]1892-i had carried [[his]1892-i grand - daughter]1025-his grand - daughter under the distant hedge - rows and beneath the flowering sycamores . " There 's nought more to say , [wench]5103-wench , "[1892-i] said [he]1892-i to [Margaret]157-margaret , as [she]157-margaret begged [him]1892-i to go on . " That night [we]1894-their reached [Manchester]1-manchester , and [I]157-margaret 'd found out that [Jennings]157-margaret would be glad enough to give up babby to [me]157-margaret , so [I]157-margaret took [her]1025-his grand - daughter [home]4755-home at once , and a blessing [she]1025-his grand - daughter 's been to [me]157-margaret . "[157-margaret] [They]1894-their were all silent for a few minutes ; each following out the current of [their]1894-their thoughts . Then , almost simultaneously , [their]1894-their attention fell upon [Mary]145-mary . Sitting on [her]145-mary little stool , [her]145-mary head resting on [[her]145-mary father]564-her father 's knee , and sleeping as soundly as [any infant]1896-any infant , [her]145-mary breath ( still like [an infant]512-an infant 's ) came and went as softly as a bird steals to [her]145-mary leafy nest . [Her]145-mary half - open mouth was as scarlet as the winter - berries , and contrasted finely with the clear paleness of [her]145-mary complexion , where the eloquent blood flushed carnation at each motion . [Her]145-mary black eye - lashes lay on the delicate cheek , which was still more shaded by the masses of [her]145-mary golden hair , that seemed to form a nest - like pillow for [her]145-mary as [she]145-mary lay . [[Her]145-mary father]564-her father in fond pride straightened one glossy curl , for an instant , as if to display its length and silkiness . The little action awoke [her]145-mary , and , like nine out of ten people in similar circumstances , [she]145-mary exclaimed , opening [her]145-mary eyes to [their]1899-their fullest extent , " [I]145-mary 'm not asleep . [I]145-mary 've been awake all the time . "[145-mary] Even [[her]145-mary father]564-her father could not keep from smiling , and [Job Legh]156-job and [Margaret]157-margaret laughed outright . " Come , [wench]5103-wench , "[156-job] said [Job]156-job , " do n't look so gloppened [ 37 ] because [thou'st]5693-thou'st fallen asleep while [an oud chap like [me]156-job]5694-an oud chap like me was talking on oud times . It were like enough to send [thee]5693-thou'st to sleep . Try if [thou]5693-thou'st canst keep [thine]5693-thou'st eyes open while [I]156-job read [[thy]5693-thou'st father]5695-thy father a bit on a poem as is written by [a weaver like [oursel]5697-oursel]5696-a weaver like oursel . A rare chap [I]156-job 'll be bound is [he]5694-an oud chap like me who could weave verse like this . "[156-job] [ Footnote 37 : " Gloppened , "[156-job] amazed , frightened . ] So adjusting [his]564-her father spectacles on nose , cocking [his]564-her father chin , crossing [his]564-her father legs , and coughing to clear [his]564-her father voice , [he]564-her father read aloud a little poem of [Samuel Bamford]264-samuel bamford 's [ 38 ] [he]564-her father had picked up somewhere . [ Footnote 38 : [The fine - spirited author of " Passages in the Life of [a Radical"--a[564-her father] man who illustrates [his]564-her father order , and shows what nobility may be in [a cottage]1902-a cottage]5698-a radical"--a man who illustrates his order , and shows what nobility may be in a cottage]1901-the fine - spirited author of " passages in the life of a radical"--a man who illustrates his order , and shows what nobility may be in a cottage . ] [God]224-god help [the poor]4790-the poor , who , on [this wintry morn]1904-this wintry morn , Come forth from [alleys dim and courts obscure]1905-alleys dim and courts obscure . [God]224-god help [[yon]1906-thee poor pale girl]1907-yon poor pale girl , who droops forlorn , And meekly [her]1907-yon poor pale girl affliction doth endure ; [God]224-god help [her]1907-yon poor pale girl , [outcast lamb]1908-outcast lamb ; [she]1907-yon poor pale girl trembling stands , All wan [her]1907-yon poor pale girl lips , and frozen red [her]1907-yon poor pale girl hands ; [Her]1907-yon poor pale girl sunken eyes are modestly down - cast , [Her]1907-yon poor pale girl night - black hair streams on the fitful blast ; [Her]1907-yon poor pale girl bosom , passing fair , is half revealed , And oh ! so cold , the snow lies there congealed ; [Her]1907-yon poor pale girl feet benumbed , [her]1907-yon poor pale girl shoes all rent and worn , [God]224-god help [thee]1906-thee , [outcast lamb]1908-outcast lamb , who standst forlorn ! God help [the poor]4790-the poor ! God help [the poor]4790-the poor ! [An infant]512-an infant 's feeble wail Comes from yon narrow gateway , and behold ! [A female crouching there]1913-a female crouching there , so deathly pale , Huddling [[her]1913-a female crouching there child]1391-her child , to screen it from the cold ; [Her]1907-yon poor pale girl vesture scant , [her]1907-yon poor pale girl bonnet crushed and torn ; A thin shawl doth [[her]1913-a female crouching there baby]661-her baby dear enfold : And so [she]1913-a female crouching there ' bides the ruthless gale of morn , Which almost to [her]1913-a female crouching there heart hath sent its cold . And now [she]1913-a female crouching there , sudden , darts a ravening look , As one , with new hot bread , goes past the nook ; And , as the tempting load is onward borne , [She]1913-a female crouching there weeps . God help [thee]1906-thee , helpless one , forlorn ! God help [the poor]4790-the poor ! God help [the poor]4790-the poor ! Behold [[yon]1906-thee famished lad]1918-yon famished lad , No shoes , nor hose , [his]1918-yon famished lad wounded feet protect ; With limping gait , and looks so dreamy sad , [He]1918-yon famished lad wanders onward , stopping to inspect Each window , stored with articles of food . [He]1918-yon famished lad yearns but to enjoy one cheering meal ; Oh ! to [the hungry palate]1919-the hungry palate , viands rude , Would yield a zest the famished only feel ! [He]1918-yon famished lad now devours a crust of mouldy bread ; With teeth and hands the precious boon is torn ; Unmindful of the storm that round [his]1918-yon famished lad head Impetuous sweeps . God help [thee]1906-thee , [child]4860-child forlorn ! God help [the poor]4790-the poor ! God help [the poor]4790-the poor ! Another have [I]0-i found-- [A bowed and venerable man]1923-a bowed and venerable man is [he]1923-a bowed and venerable man ; [His]1923-a bowed and venerable man slouched hat with faded crape is bound ; [His]1923-a bowed and venerable man coat is gray , and threadbare too , [I]0-i see . " The rude winds "[0-i] seem " to mock [his]1923-a bowed and venerable man hoary hair ; "[1923-a bowed and venerable man] [His]1923-a bowed and venerable man shirtless bosom to the blast is bare . Anon [he]1923-a bowed and venerable man turns and casts a wistful eye , And with scant napkin wipes the blinding spray ; And looks around , as if [he]1923-a bowed and venerable man fain would spy [Friends]4851-friends [he]1923-a bowed and venerable man had feasted in [his]1923-a bowed and venerable man better day : Ah ! [some]797-some are dead ; and [some]797-some have long forborne To know [the poor]4790-the poor ; and [he]1923-a bowed and venerable man is left forlorn ! God help [the poor]4790-the poor ! God help [the poor , who in [lone valleys]1930-lone valleys dwell , Or by [far hills , where whin and heather grow]1931-far hills , where whin and heather grow]1929-the poor , who in lone valleys dwell , or by far hills , where whin and heather grow ; [Theirs]1932-theirs is a story sad indeed to tell , Yet little cares [the world]1479-the world , and less ' t would know About the toil and want [men]1197-men undergo . [The wearying loom]1935-the wearying loom doth call [them]1929-the poor , who in lone valleys dwell , or by far hills , where whin and heather grow up at morn , [They]1929-the poor , who in lone valleys dwell , or by far hills , where whin and heather grow work till worn - out nature sinks to sleep , [They]1929-the poor , who in lone valleys dwell , or by far hills , where whin and heather grow taste , but are not fed . The snow drifts deep Around [the fireless cot]1936-the fireless cot , and blocks the door ; The night - storm howls a dirge across [the moor]1937-the moor ; And shall [they]1929-the poor , who in lone valleys dwell , or by far hills , where whin and heather grow perish thus -- [oppressed and lorn]1938-oppressed and lorn ? Shall toil and famine , hopeless , still be borne ? No ! [God]224-god will yet arise , and help [the poor]4790-the poor . " Amen ! "[145-mary] said [Barton]145-mary , solemnly , and sorrowfully . " [Mary]145-mary ! wench , couldst [thou]5699-thou copy [me]145-mary them lines , dost think?--that 's to say , if [Job]156-job there has no objection . "[145-mary] " Not [I.]5700-i. More [they]1929-the poor , who in lone valleys dwell , or by far hills , where whin and heather grow 're heard and read and the better , say [I.]5700-i. "[145-mary] So [Mary]145-mary took the paper . And the next day , on the blank half sheet of a valentine , all bordered with hearts and darts -- a valentine [she]145-mary had once suspected to come from [Jem Wilson]154-jem -- [she]145-mary copied [Bamford]264-samuel bamford 's beautiful little poem . CHAPTER X. RETURN OF [THE PRODIGAL]1940-the prodigal . " [My]176-elliott heart , once soft as [woman]5701-woman 's tear , is gnarled With gloating on the ills [I]176-elliott can not cure . "[176-elliott] [ELLIOTT]176-elliott . " Then guard and shield [her]5702-her innocence , Let [her]5702-her not fall like [me]176-elliott ; ' Twere better , Oh ! a thousand times , [She]5702-her in [her]5702-her grave should be . "[176-elliott] " THE OUTCAST . "[145-mary] Despair settled down like a heavy cloud ; and now and then , through the dead calm of sufferings , came pipings of stormy winds , foretelling the end of these dark prognostics . In times of sorrowful or fierce endurance , [we]1941-we are often soothed by the mere repetition of old proverbs which tell the experience of [[our]1941-we forefathers]1942-our forefathers ; but now , " it 's [a long lane]5703-a long lane that has no turning , "[4790-the poor] " the weariest day draws to an end , "[4790-the poor] & amp;c . , seemed false and vain sayings , so long and so weary was the pressure of the terrible times . Deeper and deeper still sank [the poor]4790-the poor ; it showed how much lingering suffering it takes to kill [men]1197-men , that so few ( in comparison ) died during those times . But remember ! [we]1941-we only miss [those who do [men]1197-men 's work in [their]1945-those who do men 's work in their humble sphere humble sphere]1945-those who do men 's work in their humble sphere ; [the aged]1947-the aged , [the feeble]1948-the feeble , [the children]633-the children , when [they]633-the children die , are hardly noted by [the world]1479-the world ; and yet to many hearts , [their]633-the children deaths make a blank which long years will never fill up . Remember , too , that though it may take much suffering to kill [the able - bodied and effective members of society]1951-the able - bodied and effective members of society , it does _ not _ take much to reduce [them]1951-the able - bodied and effective members of society to [worn , listless , diseased creatures , who thenceforward crawl through life with moody hearts and pain - stricken bodies]1952-worn , listless , diseased creatures , who thenceforward crawl through life with moody hearts and pain - stricken bodies . [The people]1184-the people had thought the poverty of the preceding years hard to bear , and had found its yoke heavy ; but this year added sorely to its weight . Former times had chastised [them]1184-the people with whips , but this chastised [them]1184-the people with scorpions . Of course , [Barton]145-mary had [his]1954-he share of mere bodily sufferings . Before [he]1954-he had gone up to [London]28-london on [his]1954-he vain errand , [he]1954-he had been working short time . But in the hopes of speedy redress by means of the interference of [Parliament]234-parliament , [he]1954-he had thrown up [[his]1954-he place]1955-his place ; and now , when [he]1954-he asked leave to resume work , [he]1954-he was told [they]1956-they were diminishing [their]1956-they number of hands every week , and [he]1954-he was made aware by the remarks of [fellow workmen]1957-fellow workmen , that [a Chartist delegate]1958-a chartist delegate , and [a leading member of [a Trades ' Union]743-a trades ' union]1959-a leading member of a trades ' union , was not likely to be favoured in [his]1954-he search after employment . Still [he]1954-he tried to keep up a brave heart concerning [himself]1954-he . [He]1954-he knew [he]1954-he could bear hunger ; for that power of endurance had been called forth when [he]1954-he was [a little child]1319-a little child , and had seen [[his]1954-he mother]787-his mother hide [her]787-his mother daily morsel to share it among [[her]787-his mother children]5064-her children , and when [he]1954-he , being [the eldest]1964-the eldest , had told the noble lie , that " [he]1954-he was not hungry , could not eat a bit more , "[1954-he] in order to imitate [[his]1954-he mother]787-his mother 's bravery , and still the sharp wail of [the younger infants]1966-the younger infants . [Mary]145-mary , too , was secure of two meals a day at [Miss Simmonds]152-miss simmonds ' ; though , by the way , [the dress - maker]1967-the dress - maker , too , feeling the effect of bad times , had left off giving tea to [[her]1967-the dress - maker apprentices]1968-her apprentices , setting [them]1968-her apprentices the example of long abstinence by putting off [her]145-mary own meal until work was done for the night , however late that might be . But the rent ! It was half - a - crown a week -- nearly all [Mary]145-mary 's earnings -- and much less room might do for [them]1969-them , only two.--(Now came the time to be thankful that [the early dead]1970-the early dead were saved from the evil to [come.)--The agricultural labourer]1971-come.)--the agricultural labourer generally has strong local attachments ; but they are far less common , almost obliterated , among [the inhabitants of [a town]1973-a town]1972-the inhabitants of a town . Still there are exceptions , and [Barton]145-mary formed one . [He]1954-he had removed to [[his]1954-he present house]1974-his present house just after the last bad times , when [little Tom]138-thomas had sickened and died . [He]1954-he had then thought the bustle of a removal would give [[his]1954-he poor stunned wife]1975-his poor stunned wife something to do , and [he]1954-he had taken more interest in the details of the proceeding than [he]1954-he otherwise would have done , in the hope of calling [her]1975-his poor stunned wife forth to action again . So [he]1954-he seemed to know every brass - headed nail driven up for [her]1975-his poor stunned wife convenience . [One]518-one only had been displaced . It was [Esther]153-esther 's bonnet nail , which , in [his]1954-he deep revengeful anger against [her]1975-his poor stunned wife , after [[his]1954-he wife]525-his wife 's death , [he]1954-he had torn out of the wall , and cast into [the street]4821-the street . It would be hard work to leave [that house]1979-that house , which yet seemed hallowed by [[his]1954-he wife]525-his wife 's presence in the happy days of old . But [he]1954-he was a law unto [himself]1954-he , though sometimes a bad , fierce law ; and [he]1954-he resolved to give [the rent - collector]1981-the rent - collector notice , and look out for [a cheaper abode]1982-a cheaper abode , and tell [Mary]145-mary [they]1983-they must flit . [Poor Mary]145-mary ! [she]145-mary loved [the house]803-the house , too . It was wrenching up [her]145-mary natural feelings of [home]4755-home , for it would be long before the fibres of [her]145-mary heart would gather [themselves]1983-they about another place . This trial was spared . [The collector]1986-the collector ( of [himself]1954-he ) , on the very Monday when [Barton]145-mary planned to give [him]1954-he notice of [his]1954-he intention to leave , lowered the rent threepence a week , just enough to make [Barton]145-mary compromise and agree to stay on a little longer . But by degrees [the house]803-the house was stripped of [its]803-the house little ornaments . Some were broken ; and the odd twopences and threepences wanted to pay for [their]1983-they repairs , were required for the far sterner necessity of food . And by - and - bye [Mary]145-mary began to part with other superfluities at [the pawn - shop]1303-the pawn - shop . The smart tea - tray and tea - caddy , long and carefully kept , went for bread for [[her]145-mary father]564-her father . [He]564-her father did not ask for it , or complain , but [she]145-mary saw hunger in [his]564-her father shrunk , fierce , animal look . Then the blankets went , for it was summer time , and [they]1990-they could spare [them]1991-them ; and [their]1990-they sale made a fund , which [Mary]145-mary fancied would last till better times came . But it was soon all gone ; and then [she]145-mary looked around [the room]616-the room to crib [it]616-the room of [its]616-the room few remaining ornaments . To all these proceedings [[her]145-mary father]564-her father said never a word . If [he]564-her father fasted , or feasted ( after the sale of some article ) , on an unusual meal of bread and cheese , [he]564-her father took all with a sullen indifference , which depressed [Mary]145-mary 's heart . [She]145-mary often wished [he]564-her father would apply for relief from [[the Guardian]1994-the guardian 's relieving office]1995-the guardian 's relieving office ; often wondered [the Trades ' Union]1996-the trades ' union did nothing for [him]564-her father . Once when [she]145-mary asked [him]564-her father as [he]564-her father sat , grimed , unshaven , and gaunt , after a day 's fasting over the fire , why [he]564-her father did not get relief from [the town]1111-the town , [he]564-her father turned round , with grim wrath , and said , " [I]564-her father do n't want money , [child]4860-child ! D----n [their]5705-their charity and [their]5705-their money ! [I]564-her father want work , and it is [my]564-her father right . [I]564-her father want work . "[564-her father] [He]564-her father would bear it all , [he]564-her father said to [himself]564-her father . And [he]564-her father did bear it , but not meekly ; that was too much to expect . Real meekness of character is called out by experience of kindness . And [few]1998-few had been kind to [him]564-her father . Yet through it all , with stern determination [he]564-her father refused the assistance [his]564-her father Trades ' Union would have given [him]564-her father . [It]1999-it had not much to give , but with worldly wisdom , thought it better to propitiate [an active , useful member]2000-an active , useful member , than to help those who were unenergetic , though [they]2001-they had [large families to provide for]2002-large families to provide for . Not so thought [John Barton]131-john barton . With [him]131-john barton need was right . " Give it to [Tom Darbyshire]138-thomas , "[131-john barton] [he]131-john barton said . " [He]138-thomas 's more claim on it than [me]131-john barton , for [he]138-thomas 's more need of it , with [[his]138-thomas seven children]5706-his seven children . "[131-john barton] Now [Tom Darbyshire]138-thomas was , in [his]138-thomas listless , grumbling way , [a backbiting enemy of [John Barton]131-john barton 's]2003-a backbiting enemy of john barton 's . And [he]138-thomas knew it ; but [he]138-thomas was not to be influenced by that in a matter like this . [Mary]145-mary went early to [her]145-mary work ; but [her]145-mary cheery laugh over it was now missed by [the other girls]2004-the other girls . [Her]145-mary mind wandered over the present distress , and then settled , as [she]145-mary stitched , on the visions of the future , where yet [her]145-mary thoughts dwelt more on the circumstances of ease , and the pomps and vanities awaiting [her]145-mary , than on [the lover with whom [she]145-mary was to share them]2005-the lover with whom she was to share them . Still [she]145-mary was not insensible to the pride of having attracted one so far above [herself]145-mary in station ; not insensible to the secret pleasure of knowing that [he]2005-the lover with whom she was to share them , whom so many admired , had often said [he]2005-the lover with whom she was to share them would give any thing for one of [her]145-mary sweet smiles . [Her]145-mary love for [him]2005-the lover with whom she was to share them was a bubble , blown out of vanity ; but it looked very real and very bright . [Sally Leadbitter]162-sally , meanwhile , keenly observed the signs of the times ; [she]162-sally found out that [Mary]145-mary had begun to affix a stern value to money as [the " Purchaser of Life]5707-the " purchaser of life , "[162-sally] and [many girls]2006-many girls had been dazzled and lured by gold , even without the betraying love which [she]162-sally believed to exist in [Mary]145-mary 's heart . So [she]162-sally urged [young Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson , by representations of the want [she]162-sally was sure surrounded [Mary]145-mary , to bring matters more to a point . But [he]209-mr. carson had a kind of instinctive dread of hurting [Mary]145-mary 's pride of spirit , and durst not hint [his]209-mr. carson knowledge in any way of the distress that [many]1183-many must be enduring . [He]209-mr. carson felt that for the present [he]209-mr. carson must still be content with stolen meetings and summer evening strolls , and the delight of pouring sweet honeyed words into [her]145-mary ear , while [she]145-mary listened with a blush and a smile that made [her]145-mary look radiant with beauty . No , [he]209-mr. carson would be cautious in order to be certain ; for [Mary]145-mary , one way or another , [he]209-mr. carson must make [his]209-mr. carson . [He]209-mr. carson had no doubt of the effect of [his]209-mr. carson own personal charms in the long run ; for [he]209-mr. carson knew [he]209-mr. carson was handsome , and believed [himself]209-mr. carson fascinating . If [he]209-mr. carson had known what [[Mary]145-mary 's [home]4755-home]2008-mary 's home was , [he]209-mr. carson would not have been so much convinced of [his]209-mr. carson increasing influence over [her]145-mary , by [her]145-mary being more and more ready to linger with [him]209-mr. carson in the sweet summer air . For when [she]145-mary returned for the night [[her]145-mary father]564-her father was often out , and [the house]803-the house wanted the cheerful look [it]803-the house had had in the days when money was never wanted to purchase soap and brushes , black - lead and pipe - clay . It was dingy and comfortless ; for , of course , there was not even [the dumb familiar home - friend]2012-the dumb familiar home - friend , a fire . And [Margaret]157-margaret , too , was now so often from [home]4755-home , singing at some of [those grand places]2014-those grand places . And [Alice]146-alice ; oh , [Mary]145-mary wished [she]145-mary had never left [[her]145-mary cellar]1634-her cellar to go and live at [Ancoats]8-ancoats with [[her]145-mary sister - in - law]5363-her sister - in - law . For in that matter [Mary]145-mary felt very guilty ; [she]145-mary had put off and put off going to see [the widow]1229-the widow after [George Wilson]148-george 's death from dread of meeting [Jem]154-jem , or giving [him]154-jem reason to think [she]145-mary wished to be as intimate with [him]154-jem as formerly ; and now [she]145-mary was so much ashamed of [her]145-mary delay that [she]145-mary was likely never to go at all . If [[her]145-mary father]564-her father was at [home]4755-home it was no better ; indeed it was worse . [He]564-her father seldom spoke , less than ever ; and often when [he]564-her father did speak they were sharp angry words , such as [he]564-her father had never given [her]145-mary formerly . [Her]145-mary temper was high , too , and [her]145-mary answers not over - mild ; and once in [his]564-her father passion [he]564-her father had even beaten [her]145-mary . If [Sally Leadbitter]162-sally or [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson had been at hand at that moment , [Mary]145-mary would have been ready to leave [home]4755-home for ever . [She]145-mary sat alone , after [[her]145-mary father]564-her father had flung out of [the house]803-the house , bitterly thinking on the days that were gone ; angry with [her]145-mary own hastiness , and believing that [[her]145-mary father]564-her father did not love [her]145-mary ; striving to heap up one painful thought on another . Who cared for [her]145-mary ? [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson might , but in this grief that seemed no comfort . [Mother]4845-mother dead ! [Father]245-father so often angry , so lately cruel ( for it was a hard blow , and blistered and reddened [Mary]145-mary 's soft white skin with pain ): and then [her]145-mary heart turned round , and [she]145-mary remembered with self - reproach how provokingly [she]145-mary had looked and spoken , and how much [[her]145-mary father]564-her father had to bear ; and oh , what [a kind and loving parent]2026-a kind and loving parent [he]564-her father had been , till these days of trial . The remembrance of one little instance of [his]564-her father fatherly love thronged after another into [her]145-mary mind , and [she]145-mary began to wonder how [she]145-mary could have behaved to [him]564-her father as [she]145-mary had done . Then [he]564-her father came [home]4755-home ; and but for very shame [she]145-mary would have confessed [her]145-mary penitence in words . But [she]145-mary looked sullen , from [her]145-mary effort to keep down emotion ; and for some time [[her]145-mary father]564-her father did not know how to begin to speak . At length [he]564-her father gulped down pride , and said : " [Mary]145-mary , [I]564-her father 'm not above saying [I]564-her father 'm very sorry [I]564-her father beat [thee]145-mary . [Thou]5708-thou wert a bit aggravating , and [I]564-her father 'm not [the man [I]564-her father was]5709-the man i was . But it were wrong , and [I]564-her father 'll try never to lay hands on [thee]145-mary again . "[564-her father] So [he]564-her father held out [his]564-her father arms , and in many tears [she]145-mary told [him]564-her father [her]145-mary repentance for [her]145-mary fault . [He]564-her father never struck [her]145-mary again . Still , [he]564-her father often was angry . But that was almost better than being silent . Then [he]564-her father sat near [the fire - place]625-the fire - place ( from habit ) , smoking , or chewing opium . Oh , how [Mary]145-mary loathed that smell ! And in the dusk , just before it merged into the short summer night , [she]145-mary had learned to look with dread towards the window , which now [[her]145-mary father]564-her father would have kept uncurtained ; for there were not seldom seen sights which haunted [her]145-mary in [her]145-mary dreams . Strange faces of [pale men , with dark glaring eyes]2031-pale men , with dark glaring eyes , peered into the inner darkness , and seemed desirous to ascertain if [[her]145-mary father]564-her father were at [home]4755-home . Or a hand and arm ( the body hidden ) was put within the door , and beckoned [him]564-her father away . [He]564-her father always went . And once or twice , when [Mary]145-mary was in bed , [she]145-mary heard [men]1197-men 's voices below , in earnest , whispered talk . [They]1197-men were [all desperate members of [Trades ' Unions]2036-trades ' unions]2035-all desperate members of trades ' unions , ready for any thing ; made ready by want . While all this change for gloom yet struck fresh and heavy on [Mary]145-mary 's heart , [[her]145-mary father]564-her father startled [her]145-mary out of a reverie one evening , by asking [her]145-mary when [she]145-mary had been to see [Jane Wilson]130-jane wilson . From [his]564-her father manner of speaking , [she]145-mary was made aware that [he]564-her father had been ; but at the time of [his]564-her father visit [he]564-her father had never mentioned any thing about it . Now , however , [he]564-her father gruffly told [her]145-mary to go next day without fail , and added some abuse of [her]145-mary for not having been before . The little outward impulse of [[her]145-mary father]564-her father 's speech gave [Mary]145-mary the push which [she]145-mary , in this instance , required ; and , accordingly , timing [her]145-mary visit so as to avoid [Jem]154-jem 's hours at [home]4755-home , [she]145-mary went the following afternoon to [Ancoats]8-ancoats . The outside of [the well - known house]2040-the well - known house struck [her]145-mary as different ; for the door was closed , instead of open , as [it]2041-it once had always stood . The window - plants , [George Wilson]148-george 's pride and especial care , looked withering and drooping . [They]2042-they had been without water for a long time , and now , when [the widow]1229-the widow had reproached [herself]1229-the widow severely for neglect , in [her]1229-the widow ignorant anxiety , [she]1229-the widow gave [them]2042-they too much . On opening the door , [Alice]146-alice was seen , not stirring about in [her]146-alice habitual way , but knitting by the fire - side . [The room]616-the room felt hot , although the fire burnt gray and dim , under the bright rays of the afternoon sun . [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson was " siding "[134-mrs. wilson] [ 39 ] the dinner things , and talking all the time , in a kind of whining , shouting voice , which [Mary]145-mary did not at first understand . [She]145-mary understood at once , however , that [her]145-mary absence had been noted , and talked over ; [she]145-mary saw a constrained look on [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson 's sorrow - stricken face , which told [her]145-mary a scolding was to come . [ Footnote 39 : To " side , "[130-jane wilson] to put aside , or in order . ] " [Dear Mary]265-mary , is that [you]265-mary ? "[145-mary] [she]145-mary began . " Why , who would ha ' dreamt of seeing [you]265-mary ! [We]5710-we thought [you]265-mary 'd clean forgotten [us]5710-we ; and [Jem]154-jem has often wondered if [he]154-jem should know [you]265-mary , if [he]154-jem met [you]265-mary in [the street]4821-the street . "[145-mary] Now , poor [Jane Wilson]130-jane wilson had been sorely tried ; and at present [her]130-jane wilson trials had had no outward effect , but that of increased acerbity of temper . [She]130-jane wilson wished to show [Mary]265-mary how much [she]265-mary was offended , and meant to strengthen [her]265-mary cause , by putting some of [her]265-mary own sharp speeches into [Jem]154-jem 's mouth . [Mary]265-mary felt guilty , and had no good reason to give as an apology ; so for a minute [she]265-mary stood silent , looking very much ashamed , and then turned to speak to [aunt [Alice]266-mary , who , in [her]266-mary surprised , hearty greeting to [Mary]266-mary]266-mary , had dropped [her]266-mary ball of worsted , and was busy trying to set the thread to rights , before the kitten had entangled it past redemption , once round every chair , and twice round the table . " [You]266-mary mun speak louder than that , if [you]266-mary mean [her]130-jane wilson to hear ; [she]130-jane wilson become as deaf as a post this last few weeks . [I]266-mary 'd ha ' told [you]266-mary , if [I]266-mary 'd remembered how long it were sin ' [you]266-mary 'd seen [her]130-jane wilson . "[266-mary] " Yes , [[my]266-mary dear]5712-my dear , [I]266-mary 'm getting very hard o ' hearing of late , "[266-mary] said [Alice]266-mary , catching the state of the case , with [her]266-mary quick - glancing eyes . " [I]266-mary suppose it 's the beginning of th ' end . "[266-mary] " Do n't talk o ' that way , "[5363-her sister - in - law] screamed [[her]266-mary sister - in - law]5363-her sister - in - law . " [We]5713-we 've had enow of ends and deaths without forecasting more . "[5363-her sister - in - law] [She]5363-her sister - in - law covered [her]5363-her sister - in - law face with [her]5363-her sister - in - law apron , and sat down to cry . " [He]5714-he was such [a good husband]905-a good husband , "[5363-her sister - in - law] said [she]5363-her sister - in - law , in a less excited tone , to [Mary]266-mary , as [she]5363-her sister - in - law looked up with tear - streaming eyes from behind [her]5363-her sister - in - law apron . " [No one]1202-no one can tell what [I]5363-her sister - in - law 've lost in [him]5714-he , for [no one]1202-no one knew [his]5714-he worth like [me]5363-her sister - in - law . "[5363-her sister - in - law] [Mary]266-mary 's listening sympathy softened [her]266-mary , and [she]266-mary went on to unburden [her]266-mary heavy laden heart . " Eh , [dear]5078-dear , [dear]5078-dear ! [No one]1202-no one knows what [I]266-mary 've lost . When [[my]266-mary poor boys]5721-my poor boys went , [I]266-mary thought [th ' Almighty]5722-th ' almighty had crushed [me]266-mary to th ' ground , but [I]266-mary never thought o ' losing [George]148-george ; [I]266-mary did [na]5723-na think [I]266-mary could ha ' borne to [ha]5724-ha ' lived without [him]148-george . And yet [I]266-mary 'm [here]5235-here , and he's-- "[266-mary] A fresh burst of crying interrupted [her]266-mary speech . " [Mary,"--beginning]267-mary,"--beginning[266-mary] to speak again,--"did [you]5078-dear ever hear what [a poor creature]5726-a poor creature [I]266-mary were when [he]148-george married [me]266-mary ? And [he]148-george such [a handsome fellow]5727-a handsome fellow ! [Jem]154-jem 's nothing to what [[his]148-george father]902-his father were at [his]148-george age . "[266-mary] Yes ! [Mary]266-mary had heard , and so [she]266-mary said . But [the poor woman]5062-the poor woman 's thoughts had gone back to those days , and [her]5062-the poor woman little recollections came out , with many interruptions of sighs , and tears , and shakes of the head . " There were nought about [me]5062-the poor woman for [him]148-george to choose [me]5062-the poor woman . [I]5062-the poor woman were just well enough afore that accident , but at after [I]5062-the poor woman were downright plain . And there was [Bessy Witter]268-bessy witter as would [ha]5729-ha ' given [her]268-bessy witter eyes for [him]148-george ; [she]268-bessy witter as is [Mrs. Carson]226-harry now , for [she]268-bessy witter were [a handsome lass]5730-a handsome lass , although [I]5062-the poor woman never could see [her]268-bessy witter beauty then ; and [Carson]226-harry warn't so much above [her]268-bessy witter , as [they]5731-they 're both above [us]5732-us all now . "[5062-the poor woman] [Mary]266-mary went very red , and wished [she]266-mary could help doing so , and wished also that [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson would tell [her]266-mary more about [the father]513-the father and mother of [[her]266-mary lover]2048-her lover ; but [she]266-mary durst not ask , and [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson 's thoughts soon returned to [[her]266-mary husband]587-her husband , and [their]2050-we early married days . " If [you]266-mary 'll believe [me]134-mrs. wilson , [Mary]266-mary , there never was such a born goose at [house]686-house - keeping as [I]134-mrs. wilson were ; and yet [he]587-her husband married [me]134-mrs. wilson ! [I]134-mrs. wilson had been in [a factory]4754-a factory sin ' five years old a'most , and [I]134-mrs. wilson knew nought about cleaning , or cooking , let alone washing and such - like work . The day after [we]2050-we were married [he]587-her husband goes to [his]587-her husband work at after breakfast , and says [he]587-her husband , ' [Jenny]269-jenny , [we]2050-we 'll ha ' th ' cold beef , and potatoes , and that 's a dinner fit for [a prince]5735-a prince . ' [I]134-mrs. wilson were anxious to make [him]587-her husband comfortable , [God]224-god knows how anxious . And yet [I]134-mrs. wilson 'd no notion how to cook a potato . [I]134-mrs. wilson know'd [they]5736-they were boiled , and [I]134-mrs. wilson know'd [their]5736-they skins were taken off , and that were all . So [I]134-mrs. wilson tidyed [[my]134-mrs. wilson house]5737-my house in a rough kind o ' way , and then [I]134-mrs. wilson looked at that very clock up yonder , "[134-mrs. wilson] pointing at one that hung against the wall , " and [I]134-mrs. wilson seed it were nine o'clock , so , thinks [I]134-mrs. wilson , th ' potatoes shall be well boiled at any rate , and [I]134-mrs. wilson gets 'em on th ' fire in a jiffy ( that 's to say , as soon as [I]134-mrs. wilson could peel 'em , which were a tough job at first ) , and then [I]134-mrs. wilson fell to unpacking [my]134-mrs. wilson boxes ! and at twenty minutes past twelve [he]587-her husband comes [home]4755-home , and [I]134-mrs. wilson had [th]5739-th ' beef ready on th ' table , and [I]134-mrs. wilson went to take the potatoes out o ' th ' pot ; but oh ! [Mary]266-mary , th ' water had boiled away , and they were all a nasty brown mass , as smelt through all [the house]803-the house . [He]587-her husband said nought , and were very gentle ; but , oh , [Mary]266-mary , [I]134-mrs. wilson cried so that afternoon . [I]134-mrs. wilson shall ne'er forget it ; no , never . [I]134-mrs. wilson made many a blunder at after , but none that fretted [me]134-mrs. wilson like that . "[134-mrs. wilson] " [Father]4863-father does not like [girls]4752-girls to work in [factories]5743-factories , "[266-mary] said [Mary]266-mary . " No , [I]266-mary know [he]4863-father does n't ; and reason good . [They]4752-girls ought n't to go at after [they]4752-girls 're married , that [I]266-mary 'm very clear about . [I]266-mary could reckon up "[266-mary] ( counting with [her]266-mary fingers ) " ay , [nine men]5744-nine men [I]266-mary know , as has been driven to [th ' public - house]5745-th ' public - house by having [wives]1235-wives as worked in [factories]5743-factories ; [good folk]5748-good folk , too , as thought there was no harm in putting [[their]5748-good folk little ones]5749-their little ones out at nurse , and letting [[their]5748-good folk house]5750-their house go all dirty , and [their]5748-good folk fires all out ; and that was a place as was tempting for [a husband]5751-a husband to stay in , was it ? [He]5751-a husband soon finds out [gin - shops]5752-gin - shops , where all is clean and bright , and where th ' fire blazes cheerily , and gives [a man]4855-a man a welcome as it were . "[266-mary] [Alice]266-mary , who was standing near for the convenience of hearing , had caught much of this speech , and it was evident the subject had previously been discussed by [the women]630-the women , for [she]266-mary chimed in . " [I]266-mary wish [[our]5754-our [Jem]154-jem]5755-our jem could speak a word to [th ' Queen]1723-th ' queen about factory work for [married women]5757-married women . Eh ! but [he]154-jem comes it strong , when once [yo]266-mary get [him]154-jem to speak about it . [Wife o ' his'n]5758-wife o ' his'n will never work away fra ' [home]4755-home . "[266-mary] " [I]266-mary say it 's [Prince Albert]270-prince albert as ought to be asked how [he]270-prince albert 'd like [[his]270-prince albert missis]5760-his missis to be from [home]4755-home when [he]270-prince albert comes in , tired and worn , and wanting [some one]5544-some one to cheer [him]270-prince albert ; and may be , [her]5758-wife o ' his'n to come in by - and - bye , just as tired and down in [th]5763-th ' mouth ; and how [he]270-prince albert 'd like for [her]5758-wife o ' his'n never to be at [home]4755-home to see to th ' cleaning of [[his]270-prince albert house]1071-his house , or to keep a bright fire in [[his]270-prince albert grate]5766-his grate . Let alone [his]270-prince albert meals being all [hugger - mugger]5767-hugger - mugger and comfortless . [I]266-mary 'd be bound , [prince]5768-prince as [he]270-prince albert is , if [[his]270-prince albert missis]5760-his missis served [him]270-prince albert so , [he]270-prince albert 'd be off to [a gin - palace]5770-a gin - palace , or summut o ' that kind . So why ca n't [he]270-prince albert make a law again [[poor folks]5771-poor folks ' wives]5772-poor folks ' wives working in [factories]5743-factories ? "[266-mary] [Mary]266-mary ventured to say that [she]266-mary thought [the Queen]2052-the queen and [Prince Albert]270-prince albert could not make laws , but the answer was , " Pooh ! do n't tell [me]266-mary it 's not [the Queen]2052-the queen as makes laws ; and is n't [she]2052-the queen bound to obey [Prince Albert]270-prince albert ? And if [he]270-prince albert said [they]5775-they must n't , why [she]2052-the queen 'd say [they]5775-they must n't , and then [all folk]5776-all folk would say , oh no , [we]5775-they never shall do any such thing no more . "[266-mary] " [Jem]154-jem 's getten on rarely , "[266-mary] said [Alice]266-mary , who had not heard [[her]266-mary sister]1633-her sister 's last burst of eloquence , and whose thoughts were still running on [[her]266-mary nephew]2054-her nephew , and [his]270-prince albert various talents . " [He]154-jem 's found out summut about a crank or a tank , [I]266-mary forget rightly which it is , but [th ' master]5777-th ' master 's made [him]154-jem foreman , and [he]154-jem all the while turning off hands ; but [he]154-jem said [he]154-jem could na part wi ' [Jem]154-jem , nohow . [He]154-jem 's good wage now : [I]266-mary tell [him]154-jem [he]154-jem 'll be thinking of marrying soon , and [he]154-jem deserves [a right down good wife]5778-a right down good wife , that [he]154-jem does . "[266-mary] [Mary]266-mary went very red , and looked annoyed , although there was a secret spring of joy deep down in [her]266-mary heart , at hearing [Jem]154-jem so spoken of . But [[his]270-prince albert mother]787-his mother only saw the annoyed look , and was piqued accordingly . [She]787-his mother was not over and above desirous that [[her]787-his mother son]2056-her son should marry . [His]154-jem presence in [the house]803-the house seemed a relic of happier times , and [she]787-his mother had some little jealousy of [[his]154-jem future wife]1059-his future wife , whoever [she]1059-his future wife might be . Still [she]787-his mother could not bear [any one]504-any one not to feel gratified and flattered by [Jem]154-jem 's preference , and full well [she]787-his mother knew how above all others [he]154-jem preferred [Mary]266-mary . Now [she]787-his mother had never thought [Mary]266-mary good enough for [Jem]154-jem , and [her]787-his mother late neglect in coming to see [her]266-mary still rankled a little in [her]787-his mother breast . So [she]787-his mother determined to invent a little , in order to do away with any idea [Mary]266-mary might have that [Jem]154-jem would choose [her]266-mary for " [[his]154-jem right down good wife]5779-his right down good wife , "[787-his mother] as [aunt Alice]266-mary called it . " Ay , [he]154-jem 'll be for taking [a wife]5780-a wife soon , "[787-his mother] and then , in a lower voice , as if confidentially , but really to prevent any contradiction or explanation from [[her]787-his mother simple sister - in - law]2060-her simple sister - in - law , [she]787-his mother added , " It 'll not be long afore [Molly Gibson]145-mary ( that 's [her]145-mary at [th ' provision - shop]5781-th ' provision - shop round the corner ) will hear a secret as will not displease [her]145-mary , [I]787-his mother 'm thinking . [She]145-mary 's been casting [sheep]5782-sheep 's eyes at [[our]5783-our [Jem]154-jem]5755-our jem this many a day , but [he]154-jem thought [[her]145-mary father]564-her father would not give [her]145-mary to [a common working man]5786-a common working man ; but now [he]154-jem 's as good as [her]145-mary , every bit . [I]787-his mother thought once [he]154-jem 'd a fancy for [thee]145-mary , [Mary]145-mary , but [I]787-his mother donnot think yo'd ever ha ' suited , so it 's best as it is . "[787-his mother] By an effort [Mary]145-mary managed to keep down [her]145-mary vexation , and to say , " [She]145-mary hoped [he]154-jem 'd be happy with [Molly Gibson]145-mary . [She]145-mary was very handsome , for certain . "[145-mary] " Ay , and a notable body , too . [I]145-mary 'll just step up stairs and show [you]266-mary the patchwork quilt [she]145-mary gave [me]145-mary but last Saturday . "[145-mary] [Mary]145-mary was glad [she]145-mary was going out of [the room]616-the room . [Her]145-mary words irritated [her]145-mary ; perhaps not the less because [she]145-mary did not fully believe them . Besides [she]145-mary wanted to speak to [Alice]266-mary , and [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson seemed to think that [she]145-mary , as [the widow]1229-the widow , ought to absorb all the attention . " [Dear Alice]272-dear alice , "[266-mary] began [Mary]266-mary , " [I]266-mary 'm so grieved to find [you]272-dear alice so deaf ; it must have come on very rapid . "[266-mary] " Yes , [dear]5078-dear , it 's a trial ; [I]134-mrs. wilson 'll not deny it . Pray [God]224-god give [me]134-mrs. wilson strength to find out its teaching . [I]134-mrs. wilson felt it sore one fine day when [I]134-mrs. wilson thought [I]134-mrs. wilson 'd go gather some meadow - sweet to make tea for [Jane]130-jane wilson 's cough ; and [the fields]638-the fields seemed so dree and still , and at first [I]134-mrs. wilson could na make out what was wanting ; and then it struck [me]134-mrs. wilson it were th ' song o ' the birds , and that [I]134-mrs. wilson never should hear [their]5789-their sweet music no more , and [I]134-mrs. wilson could na help crying a bit . But [I]134-mrs. wilson 've much to be thankful for . [I]134-mrs. wilson think [I]134-mrs. wilson 'm a comfort to [Jane]130-jane wilson , if [I]134-mrs. wilson 'm only [some one to scold now and then]5790-some one to scold now and then ; poor body ! It takes off [her]130-jane wilson thoughts from [her]130-jane wilson sore losses when [she]130-jane wilson can scold a bit . If [my]134-mrs. wilson eyes are left [I]134-mrs. wilson can do well enough ; [I]134-mrs. wilson can guess at what [folk]5093-folk are saying . "[134-mrs. wilson] The splendid red and yellow patch quilt now made its appearance , and [Jane Wilson]130-jane wilson would not be satisfied unless [Mary]266-mary praised it all over , border , centre , and ground - work , right side and wrong ; and [Mary]266-mary did [her]266-mary duty , saying all the more , because [she]266-mary could not work [herself]266-mary up to any very hearty admiration of [[her]266-mary rival]2063-her rival 's present . [She]266-mary made haste , however , with [her]266-mary commendations , in order to avoid encountering [Jem]154-jem . As soon as [she]266-mary was fairly away from [the house]803-the house and [street]5398-street , [she]266-mary slackened [her]266-mary pace , and began to think . Did [Jem]154-jem really care for [Molly Gibson]145-mary ? Well , if [he]154-jem did , let [him]154-jem . [People]4744-people seemed all to think [he]154-jem was much too good for [her]266-mary ( [Mary]145-mary 's own self ) . Perhaps [some one else , far more handsome , and far more grand]2067-some one else , far more handsome , and far more grand , would show [him]154-jem one day that [she]266-mary was good enough to be [Mrs. Henry Carson]226-harry . So temper , or what [Mary]145-mary called " spirit , "[266-mary] led [her]266-mary to encourage [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson more than ever [she]266-mary had done before . Some weeks after this , there was a meeting of [the Trades ' Union]1996-the trades ' union to which [John Barton]131-john barton belonged . The morning of the day on which it was to take place [he]131-john barton had lain late in bed , for what was the use of getting up ? [He]131-john barton had hesitated between the purchase of meal or opium , and had chosen the latter , for its use had become a necessity with [him]131-john barton . [He]131-john barton wanted it to relieve [him]131-john barton from the terrible depression its absence occasioned . A large lump seemed only to bring [him]131-john barton into a natural state , or what had been [his]131-john barton natural state formerly . Eight o'clock was the hour fixed for the meeting ; and at it were read letters , filled with details of woe , from [all parts of [the country]422-the country]2069-all parts of the country . Fierce , heavy gloom brooded over [the assembly]2071-the assembly ; and fiercely and heavily did [the men]1152-the men separate , towards eleven o'clock , some irritated by the opposition of [others]737-others to [their]1152-the men desperate plans . It was not a night to cheer [them]1152-the men , as [they]1152-the men quitted the glare of [the gas - lighted room]2074-the gas - lighted room , and came out into [the street]4821-the street . Unceasing , soaking rain was falling ; the very lamps seemed obscured by the damp upon the glass , and [their]1152-the men light reached but to a little distance from the posts . [The streets]772-the streets were cleared of [passers - by]2077-passers - by ; [not a creature]2078-not a creature seemed stirring , except here and there [a drenched policeman in [his]2079-a drenched policeman in his oil - skin cape oil - skin cape]2079-a drenched policeman in his oil - skin cape . [Barton]131-john barton wished [the others]2080-the others good night , and set off [home]4755-home . [He]131-john barton had gone through [a street]1347-a street or two , when [he]131-john barton heard a step behind [him]131-john barton ; but [he]131-john barton did not care to look and see who it was . A little further , and [the person quickened step]2083-the person quickened step , and touched [his]131-john barton arm very lightly . [He]131-john barton turned , and saw , even by the darkness visible of [that badly - lighted street]2084-that badly - lighted street , that [the woman who stood by [him]131-john barton]2085-the woman who stood by him was of no doubtful profession . It was told by [her]2085-the woman who stood by him faded finery , all unfit to meet the pelting of that pitiless storm ; the gauze bonnet , once pink , now dirty white ; the muslin gown , all draggled , and soaking wet up to the very knees ; the gay - coloured barège shawl , closely wrapped round the form , which yet shivered and shook , as [the woman]681-the woman whispered : " [I]681-the woman want to speak to [you]131-john barton . "[681-the woman] [He]131-john barton swore an oath , and bade [her]681-the woman begone . " [I]681-the woman really do . Do n't send [me]681-the woman away . [I]681-the woman 'm so out of breath , [I]681-the woman can not say what [I]681-the woman would all at once . "[681-the woman] [She]681-the woman put [her]681-the woman hand to [her]681-the woman side , and caught [her]681-the woman breath with evident pain . " [I]681-the woman tell [thee]131-john barton [I]681-the woman 'm not [the man for [thee]131-john barton]5792-the man for thee , "[681-the woman] adding an opprobrious name . " Stay , "[131-john barton] said [he]131-john barton , as a thought suggested by [her]681-the woman voice flashed across [him]131-john barton . [He]131-john barton gripped [her]681-the woman arm -- the arm [he]131-john barton had just before shaken off , and dragged [her]681-the woman , faintly resisting , to the nearest lamp - post . [He]131-john barton pushed [her]681-the woman bonnet back , and roughly held the face [she]681-the woman would fain have averted , to the light , and in [her]681-the woman large , unnaturally bright gray eyes , [her]681-the woman lovely mouth , half open , as if imploring the forbearance [she]681-the woman could not ask for in words , [he]131-john barton saw at once the long - lost [Esther]153-esther ; [she]153-esther who had caused [[his]131-john barton wife]525-his wife 's death . Much was like [the gay creature of former years]2088-the gay creature of former years ; but the glaring paint , the sharp features , the changed expression of the whole ! But most of all , [he]131-john barton loathed the dress ; and yet [the poor thing]2089-the poor thing , out of [her]681-the woman little choice of attire , had put on the plainest [she]681-the woman had , to come on that night 's errand . " So it 's [thee]681-the woman , is it ! It 's [thee]681-the woman ! "[131-john barton] exclaimed [John]131-john barton , as [he]131-john barton ground [his]131-john barton teeth , and shook [her]681-the woman with passion . " [I]131-john barton 've looked for [thee]681-the woman long at [corners o ' streets]5793-corners o ' streets , and such like [places]5794-places . [I]131-john barton knew [I]131-john barton should find [thee]681-the woman at last . [Thee'll]681-the woman may be bethink [thee]681-the woman o ' some words [I]131-john barton spoke , which put [thee]681-the woman up at th ' time ; summut about [street - walkers]5795-street - walkers ; but oh no ! [thou]681-the woman art none o ' [them]5795-street - walkers naughts ; [no one]1202-no one thinks [thou]681-the woman art , who sees [thy]681-the woman fine draggle - tailed dress , and [thy]681-the woman pretty pink cheeks ! "[131-john barton] stopping for very want of breath . " Oh , mercy ! [John]131-john barton , mercy ! listen to [me]2090-she for [Mary]145-mary 's sake ! "[2090-she] [She]2090-she meant [[his]2091-his daughter]724-his daughter , but the name only fell on [his]2091-his ear as belonging to [[his]2091-his wife]525-his wife ; and it was adding fuel to the fire . In vain did [her]2090-she face grow deadly pale round the vivid circle of paint , in vain did [she]2090-she gasp for mercy,--he burst forth again . " And [thou]681-the woman names that name to [me]2094-me ! and [thou]681-the woman thinks the thought of [her]2090-she will bring [thee]681-the woman mercy ! Dost [thou]681-the woman know it was [thee]681-the woman who killed [her]2090-she , as sure as ever [Cain]273-cain killed [Abel]274-abel . [She]2090-she 'd loved [thee]681-the woman as [her]2090-she own , and [she]2090-she trusted [thee]681-the woman as [her]2090-she own , and when [thou]681-the woman wert gone [she]2090-she never held up head again , but died in less than a three week ; and at the judgment day [she]2090-she 'll rise , and point to [thee]681-the woman as [[her]2090-she murderer]5797-her murderer ; or if [she]2090-she do n't , [I]2094-me will . "[2094-me] [He]2094-me flung [her]2095-her , trembling , sickening , fainting , from [him]2094-me , and strode away . [She]2095-her fell with a feeble scream against the lamp - post , and lay there in [her]2095-her weakness , unable to rise . [A policeman]4806-a policeman came up in time to see the close of these occurrences , and concluding from [Esther]153-esther 's unsteady , reeling fall , that [she]2095-her was tipsy , [he]4806-a policeman took [her]2095-her in [her]2095-her half - unconscious state to the lock - ups for the night . [The superintendent of that abode of vice and misery]2097-the superintendent of that abode of vice and misery was roused from [his]2097-the superintendent of that abode of vice and misery dozing watch through the dark hours , by half - delirious wails and moanings , which [he]2097-the superintendent of that abode of vice and misery reported as arising from intoxication . If [he]2097-the superintendent of that abode of vice and misery had listened , [he]2097-the superintendent of that abode of vice and misery would have heard these words , repeated in various forms , but always in the same anxious , muttering way . " [He]2097-the superintendent of that abode of vice and misery would not listen to [me]2097-the superintendent of that abode of vice and misery ; what can [I]2097-the superintendent of that abode of vice and misery do ? [He]2097-the superintendent of that abode of vice and misery would not listen to [me]2097-the superintendent of that abode of vice and misery , and [I]2097-the superintendent of that abode of vice and misery wanted to warn [him]2097-the superintendent of that abode of vice and misery ! Oh , what shall [I]2097-the superintendent of that abode of vice and misery do to save [[Mary]145-mary 's child]5798-mary 's child ? What shall [I]2097-the superintendent of that abode of vice and misery do ? How can [I]2097-the superintendent of that abode of vice and misery keep [her]5798-mary 's child from being such a one as [I]2097-the superintendent of that abode of vice and misery am ; such [a wretched , loathsome creature]5799-a wretched , loathsome creature ! [She]5798-mary 's child was listening just as [I]2097-the superintendent of that abode of vice and misery listened , and loving just as [I]2097-the superintendent of that abode of vice and misery loved , and the end will be just like [my]2097-the superintendent of that abode of vice and misery end . How shall [I]2097-the superintendent of that abode of vice and misery save [her]5798-mary 's child ? [She]5798-mary 's child wo n't hearken to warning , or heed it more than [I]2097-the superintendent of that abode of vice and misery did ; and who loves [her]5798-mary 's child well enough to watch over [her]5798-mary 's child as [she]5798-mary 's child should be watched ? [God]224-god keep [her]5798-mary 's child from harm ! And yet [I]2097-the superintendent of that abode of vice and misery wo n't pray for [her]5798-mary 's child ; sinner that [I]2097-the superintendent of that abode of vice and misery am ! Can [my]2097-the superintendent of that abode of vice and misery prayers be heard ? No ! [they]5800-they 'll only do harm . How shall [I]2097-the superintendent of that abode of vice and misery save [her]5798-mary 's child ? [He]209-mr. carson would not listen to [me]2097-the superintendent of that abode of vice and misery . "[2097-the superintendent of that abode of vice and misery] So the night wore away . The next morning [she]2098-she was taken up to [the New Bailey]58-the new bailey . It was a clear case of disorderly vagrancy , and [she]2098-she was committed to [prison]2099-prison for a month . How much might happen in that time ! CHAPTER XI . [MR . CARSON]209-mr. carson 'S INTENTIONS REVEALED . " O [Mary]145-mary , canst [thou]5801-thou wreck [his]209-mr. carson peace , Wha for [thy]5801-thou sake wad gladly die ? Or canst [thou]5801-thou break that heart of [his]209-mr. carson , Whase only faut is loving [thee]5801-thou ? "[275-burns] [BURNS]275-burns . " [I]275-burns can like of the wealth , [I]275-burns must confess , Yet more [I]275-burns prize [the man]708-the man , though moneyless ; [I]275-burns am not of [their]708-the man humour yet that can For title or estate affect [a man]4855-a man ; Or of [myself]275-burns one body deign to make With [him]4855-a man [I]275-burns loathe , for [his]4855-a man possessions ' sake . "[275-burns] [WITHER]276-wither 'S " [FIDELIA]277-fidelia . "[276-wither] [Barton]131-john barton returned [home]4755-home after [his]131-john barton encounter with [Esther]153-esther , uneasy and dissatisfied . [He]131-john barton had said no more than [he]131-john barton had been planning to say for years , in case [she]153-esther was ever thrown in [his]131-john barton way , in the character in which [he]131-john barton felt certain [he]131-john barton should meet [her]153-esther . [He]131-john barton believed [she]153-esther deserved it all , and yet [he]131-john barton now wished [he]131-john barton had not said it . [Her]153-esther look , as [she]153-esther asked for mercy , haunted [him]131-john barton through [his]131-john barton broken and disordered sleep ; [her]153-esther form , as [he]131-john barton last saw [her]153-esther , lying prostrate in helplessness , would not be banished from [his]131-john barton dreams . [He]131-john barton sat up in bed to try and dispel the vision . Now , too late , [his]131-john barton conscience smote [him]131-john barton for [his]131-john barton harshness . It would have been all very well , [he]131-john barton thought , to have said what [he]131-john barton did , if [he]131-john barton had added some kind words , at last . [He]131-john barton wondered if [[his]131-john barton dead wife]2101-his dead wife was conscious of that night 's occurrence ; and [he]131-john barton hoped not , for with [her]2101-his dead wife love for [Esther]153-esther [he]131-john barton believed it would embitter [Heaven]278-heaven to have seen [her]2101-his dead wife so degraded and repulsed . For [he]131-john barton now recalled [her]2101-his dead wife humility , [her]2101-his dead wife tacit acknowledgment of [her]2101-his dead wife lost character ; and [he]131-john barton began to marvel if there was power in the religion [he]131-john barton had often heard of , to turn [her]2101-his dead wife from [her]2101-his dead wife ways . [He]131-john barton felt that no earthly power that [he]131-john barton knew of could do it , but there glimmered on [his]131-john barton darkness the idea that religion might save [her]2101-his dead wife . Still , where to find [her]2101-his dead wife again ? In [the wilderness of [a large town]2103-a large town]2102-the wilderness of a large town , where to meet with [an individual of so little value or note to any]2104-an individual of so little value or note to any ? And evening after evening [he]131-john barton paced [those streets in which [he]131-john barton had heard [her]2101-his dead wife footsteps following [him]131-john barton , peering under every fantastic , discreditable bonnet]2105-those streets in which he had heard her footsteps following him , peering under every fantastic , discreditable bonnet , in the hopes of once more meeting [Esther]153-esther , and addressing [her]2101-his dead wife in a far different manner from what [he]131-john barton had done before . But [he]131-john barton returned , night after night , disappointed in [his]131-john barton search , and at last gave it up in despair , and tried to recall [his]131-john barton angry feelings towards [her]2101-his dead wife , in order to find relief from [his]131-john barton present self - reproach . [He]131-john barton often looked at [Mary]145-mary , and wished [she]145-mary were not so like [[her]145-mary aunt]5389-her aunt , for the very bodily likeness seemed to suggest the possibility of a similar likeness in [their]2107-their fate ; and then this idea enraged [his]131-john barton irritable mind , and [he]131-john barton became suspicious and anxious about [Mary]145-mary 's conduct . Now hitherto [she]2101-his dead wife had been so remarkably free from all control , and almost from all inquiry concerning [her]2101-his dead wife actions , that [she]2101-his dead wife did not brook this change in [[her]2101-his dead wife father]564-her father 's behaviour very well . Just when [she]2101-his dead wife was yielding more than ever to [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson 's desire of frequent meetings , it was hard to be so questioned concerning [her]2101-his dead wife hours of leaving off work , whether [she]2101-his dead wife had come straight [home]4755-home , & amp;c . [She]2101-his dead wife could not tell lies ; though [she]2101-his dead wife could conceal much if [she]2101-his dead wife were not questioned . So [she]2101-his dead wife took refuge in obstinate silence , alleging as a reason for it [her]2101-his dead wife indignation at being so cross - examined . This did not add to the good feeling between [father]4863-father and [daughter]858-daughter , and yet [they]2112-they dearly loved [each other]436-each other ; and in the minds of each , one principal reason for maintaining such behaviour as displeased [the other]1048-the other , was the believing that this conduct would insure [that person]2115-that person 's happiness . [[Her]2101-his dead wife father]564-her father now began to wish [Mary]145-mary were married . Then this terrible superstitious fear suggested by [her]145-mary likeness to [Esther]153-esther would be done away with . [He]564-her father felt that [he]564-her father could not resume the reins [he]564-her father had once slackened . But with [a husband]5751-a husband it would be different . If [Jem Wilson]154-jem would but marry [her]145-mary ! With [his]154-jem character for steadiness and talent ! But [he]564-her father was afraid [Mary]145-mary had slighted [him]564-her father , [he]564-her father came so seldom now to [the house]803-the house . [He]564-her father would ask [her]145-mary . " [Mary]145-mary , what 's come o'er [thee]145-mary and [Jem Wilson]154-jem ? [Yo]145-mary were [great friends]5804-great friends at one time . "[564-her father] " Oh , [folk]5093-folk say [he]154-jem 's going to be married to [Molly Gibson]145-mary , and of course courting takes up a deal o ' time , "[145-mary] answered [Mary]145-mary , as indifferently as [she]145-mary could . " [Thou'st]5806-thou'st played [thy]5806-thou'st cards badly , then , "[564-her father] replied [[her]145-mary father]564-her father , in a surly tone . " At one time [he]154-jem were desperate fond o ' [thee]145-mary , or [I]564-her father 'm much mistaken . Much fonder of [thee]145-mary than [thou]5806-thou'st deservedst . "[564-her father] " That 's as [people]4744-people think , "[145-mary] said [Mary]145-mary , pertly , for [she]145-mary remembered that the very morning before [she]145-mary had met [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson , who had sighed , and swore , and protested all manner of tender vows that [she]145-mary was [the loveliest , sweetest , best , & amp;c]2120-the loveliest , sweetest , best , & amp;c . And when [she]145-mary had seen [him]209-mr. carson afterwards riding with [one of [[his]209-mr. carson beautiful sisters]2122-his beautiful sisters]2121-one of his beautiful sisters , had [he]209-mr. carson not evidently pointed [her]145-mary out as in some way or other an object worthy of attention and interest , and then lingered behind [[his]209-mr. carson sister]1630-his sister 's horse for a moment to kiss [his]209-mr. carson hand repeatedly . So , as for [Jem Wilson]154-jem , [she]145-mary could whistle [him]154-jem down the wind . But [[her]145-mary father]564-her father was not in the mood to put up with pertness , and [he]564-her father upbraided [her]145-mary with the loss of [Jem Wilson]154-jem till [she]145-mary had to bite [her]145-mary lips till the blood came , in order to keep down the angry words that would rise in [her]145-mary heart . At last [[her]145-mary father]564-her father left [the house]803-the house , and then [she]145-mary might give way to [her]145-mary passionate tears . It so happened that [Jem]154-jem , after much anxious thought , had determined that day to " put [his]154-jem fate to the touch , to win or lose it all . "[154-jem] [He]154-jem was in a condition to maintain [a wife]5780-a wife in comfort . It was true [[his]154-jem mother]787-his mother and [aunt]2129-aunt must form part of [the household]2130-the household ; but such is not an uncommon case among [the poor]4790-the poor , and if there were the advantage of previous friendship between [the parties]2132-the parties , it was not , [he]154-jem thought , an obstacle to matrimony . [Both [mother]4845-mother]2133-both mother and [aunt]2129-aunt [he]154-jem believed would welcome [Mary]145-mary . And oh ! what a certainty of happiness the idea of that welcome implied . [He]154-jem had been absent and abstracted all day long with the thought of the coming event of the evening . [He]154-jem almost smiled at [himself]154-jem for [his]154-jem care in washing and dressing in preparation for [his]154-jem visit to [Mary]145-mary . As if one waistcoat or another could decide [his]154-jem fate in so passionately momentous a thing . [He]154-jem believed [he]154-jem only delayed before [his]154-jem little looking - glass for cowardice , for absolute fear of [a girl]577-a girl . [He]154-jem would try not to think so much about the affair , and [he]154-jem thought the more . [Poor Jem]154-jem ! it is not an auspicious moment for [thee]154-jem ! " Come in , "[145-mary] said [Mary]145-mary , as [some one]5544-some one knocked at the door , while [she]145-mary sat sadly at [her]145-mary sewing , trying to earn a few pence by working over hours at some mourning . [Jem]154-jem entered , looking more awkward and abashed than [he]154-jem had ever done before . Yet [here]5235-here was [Mary]145-mary all alone , just as [he]154-jem had hoped to find [her]145-mary . [She]145-mary did not ask [him]154-jem to take a chair , but after standing a minute or two [he]154-jem sat down near [her]145-mary . " Is [[your]145-mary father]1640-your father at [home]4755-home , [Mary]145-mary ? "[154-jem] said [he]154-jem , by way of making an opening , for [she]145-mary seemed determined to keep silence , and went on stitching away . " No , [he]1640-your father 's gone to [[his]1640-your father Union]5810-his union , [I]145-mary suppose . "[145-mary] Another silence . It was no use waiting , thought [Jem]154-jem . The subject would never be led to by any talk [he]154-jem could think of in [his]154-jem anxious fluttered state . [He]154-jem had better begin at once . " [Mary]145-mary ! "[154-jem] said [he]154-jem , and the unusual tone of [his]154-jem voice made [her]145-mary look up for an instant , but in that time [she]145-mary understood from [his]154-jem countenance what was coming , and [her]145-mary heart beat so suddenly and violently [she]145-mary could hardly sit still . Yet one thing [she]145-mary was sure of ; nothing [he]154-jem could say should make [her]145-mary have [him]154-jem . [She]145-mary would show [them]2139-them all _ who _ would be glad to have [her]145-mary . [She]145-mary was not yet calm after [[her]145-mary father]564-her father 's irritating speeches . Yet [her]145-mary eyes fell veiled before that passionate look fixed upon [her]145-mary . " Dear [Mary]145-mary ! ( for how dear [you]145-mary are , [I]145-mary can not rightly tell [you]145-mary in words ) . It 's no new story [I]145-mary 'm going to speak about . [You]145-mary must ha ' seen and known it long ; for since [we]5811-we were [boy]5812-boy and [girl]5813-girl , [I]145-mary ha ' loved [you]145-mary above [father]4863-father and [mother]4845-mother and all ; and all [I]145-mary 've thought on by day and dreamt on by night , has been something in which [you]145-mary 've had a share . [I]145-mary 'd no way of keeping [you]145-mary for long , and [I]145-mary scorned to try and tie [you]145-mary down ; and [I]145-mary lived in terror lest [some one else]5816-some one else should take [you]145-mary to [himself]5816-some one else . But now , [Mary]145-mary , [I]145-mary 'm foreman in th ' works , and , dear [Mary]145-mary ! listen , "[145-mary] as [she]2141-she , in [her]2141-she unbearable agitation , stood up and turned away from [him]2142-him . [He]2142-him rose , too , and came nearer , trying to take hold of [her]2141-she hand ; but this [she]2141-she would not allow . [She]2141-she was bracing [herself]2141-she up to refuse [him]2142-him , for once and for all . " And now , [Mary]145-mary , [I]2143-i 've a home to offer [you]145-mary , and a heart as true as ever [man]5236-man had to love [you]145-mary and cherish [you]145-mary ; [we]5818-we shall never be [rich folk]5819-rich folk , [I]2143-i dare say ; but if a loving heart and a strong right arm can shield [you]145-mary from sorrow , or from want , [mine]2143-i shall do it . [I]2143-i can not speak as [I]2143-i would like ; [my]2143-i love wo n't let itself be put in words . But oh ! [darling]5820-darling , say [you]145-mary believe [me]2143-i , and that [you]145-mary 'll be [mine]2143-i . "[2143-i] [She]2143-i could not speak at once ; [her]2143-i words would not come . " [Mary]145-mary , [they]5821-they say silence gives consent ; is it so ? "[2144-me] [he]2144-me whispered . Now or never the effort must be made . " No ! it does not with [me]2143-i . "[2143-i] [Her]2143-i voice was calm , although [she]2143-i trembled from head to foot . " [I]2143-i will always be [[your]2144-me friend]5822-your friend , [Jem]154-jem , but [I]2143-i can never be [[your]2144-me wife]4817-your wife . "[2143-i] " Not [[my]2144-me wife]4735-my wife ! "[2144-me] said [he]2144-me , mournfully . " Oh [Mary]145-mary , think awhile ! [you]145-mary can not be [[my]2144-me friend]5825-my friend if [you]145-mary will not be [[my]2144-me wife]4735-my wife . At least [I]2144-me can never be content to be only [[your]145-mary friend]5822-your friend . Do think awhile ! If [you]145-mary say No [you]145-mary will make [me]2144-me hopeless , desperate . It 's no love of yesterday . It has made the very groundwork of all that [people]4744-people call good in [me]2144-me . [I]2144-me do n't know what [I]2144-me shall be if [you]145-mary wo n't have [me]2144-me . And , [Mary]145-mary ! think how glad [[your]145-mary father]1640-your father would be ! it may sound vain , but [he]1640-your father 's told [me]2144-me more than once how much [he]1640-your father should like to see [[us]5830-us two]5831-us two married ! "[2144-me] [Jem]154-jem intended this for a powerful argument , but in [Mary]145-mary 's present mood it told against [him]154-jem more than any thing ; for it suggested the false and foolish idea , that [[her]145-mary father]564-her father , in [his]564-her father evident anxiety to promote [her]145-mary marriage with [Jem]154-jem , had been speaking to [him]154-jem on the subject with some degree of solicitation . " [I]564-her father tell [you]154-jem , [Jem]154-jem , it can not be . Once for all , [I]564-her father will never marry [you]154-jem . "[564-her father] " And is this the end of all [my]154-jem hopes and fears ? the end of [my]154-jem life , [I]154-jem may say , for it is the end of all worth living for ! "[154-jem] [His]154-jem agitation rose and carried [him]154-jem into passion . " [Mary]145-mary ! [you]145-mary 'll hear , may be , of [me]154-jem as [a drunkard]5207-a drunkard , and may be as [a thief]5833-a thief , and may be as [a murderer]5834-a murderer . Remember ! when all are speaking ill of [me]154-jem , [you]145-mary will have no right to blame [me]154-jem , for it 's [your]145-mary cruelty that will have made [me]154-jem what [I]154-jem feel [I]154-jem shall become . [You]145-mary wo n't even say [you]145-mary 'll try and like [me]154-jem ; will [you]145-mary , [Mary]145-mary ? "[154-jem] said [he]154-jem , suddenly changing [his]154-jem tone from threatening despair to fond passionate entreaty , as [he]154-jem took [her]2146-her hand and held it forcibly between both of [his]154-jem , while [he]154-jem tried to catch a glimpse of [her]2146-her averted face . [She]2146-her was silent , but it was from deep and violent emotion . [He]154-jem could not bear to wait ; [he]154-jem would not hope , to be dashed away again ; [he]154-jem rather in [his]154-jem bitterness of heart chose the certainty of despair , and before [she]2146-her could resolve what to answer , [he]154-jem flung away [her]2146-her hand and rushed out of [the house]803-the house . " [Jem]154-jem ! [Jem]154-jem ! "[2146-her] cried [she]2146-her , with faint and choking voice . It was too late ; [he]154-jem left street after [street]5398-street behind [him]154-jem with [his]154-jem almost winged speed , as [he]154-jem sought [the fields]638-the fields , where [he]154-jem might give way unobserved to all the deep despair [he]154-jem felt . It was scarcely ten minutes since [he]154-jem had entered [the house]803-the house , and found [Mary]145-mary at comparative peace , and now [she]145-mary lay half across the dresser , [her]145-mary head hidden in [her]145-mary hands , and every part of [her]145-mary body shaking with the violence of [her]145-mary sobs . [She]145-mary could not have told at first ( if [you]2151-you had asked [her]145-mary , and [she]145-mary could have commanded voice enough to answer ) why [she]145-mary was in such agonised grief . It was too sudden for [her]145-mary to analyse , or think upon it . [She]145-mary only felt that by [her]145-mary own doing [her]145-mary life would be hereafter dreary and blank . By - and - bye [her]145-mary sorrow exhausted [her]145-mary body by its power , and [she]145-mary seemed to have no strength left for crying . [She]145-mary sat down ; and now thoughts crowded on [her]145-mary mind . One little hour ago , and all was still unsaid , and [she]145-mary had [her]145-mary fate in [her]145-mary own power . And yet , how long ago had [she]145-mary determined to say pretty much what [she]145-mary did , if the occasion ever offered . It was as if [two people]2152-two people were arguing the matter ; that mournful , desponding communion between [her]145-mary former self and [her]145-mary present self . [Herself]145-mary , a day , an hour ago ; and [herself]145-mary now . For [we]2153-we have [every one of [us]2153-we]2154-every one of us felt how a very few minutes of the months and years called life , will sometimes suffice to place all time past and future in an entirely new light ; will make [us]2153-we see the vanity or the criminality of the bye - gone , and so change the aspect of the coming time , that [we]2153-we look with loathing on the very thing [we]2153-we have most desired . A few moments may change [our]2153-we character for life , by giving a totally different direction to [our]2153-we aims and energies . To return to [Mary]145-mary . [Her]145-mary plan had been , as [we]2153-we well know , to marry [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson , and the occurrence an hour ago was only a preliminary step . True ; but it had unveiled [her]145-mary heart to [her]145-mary ; it had convinced [her]145-mary [she]145-mary loved [Jem]154-jem above all persons or things . But [Jem]154-jem was [a poor mechanic]2155-a poor mechanic , with [a mother]883-a mother and [aunt to keep]2157-aunt to keep ; [a mother]883-a mother , too , who had shown [her]145-mary pretty clearly [she]883-a mother did not desire [her]145-mary for [a daughter - in - law]2159-a daughter - in - law : while [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson was rich , and prosperous , and gay , and ( [she]145-mary believed ) would place [her]145-mary in all circumstances of ease and luxury , where want could never come . What were these hollow vanities to [her]145-mary , now [she]145-mary had discovered the passionate secret of [her]145-mary soul ? [She]145-mary felt as if [she]145-mary almost hated [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson , who had decoyed [her]145-mary with [his]209-mr. carson baubles . [She]145-mary now saw how vain , how nothing to [her]145-mary , would be all gaieties and pomps , all joys and pleasures , unless [she]145-mary might share them with [Jem]154-jem ; yes , with [him]154-jem [she]145-mary harshly rejected so short a time ago . If [he]154-jem were poor , [she]145-mary loved [him]154-jem all the better . If [[his]154-jem mother]787-his mother did think [her]145-mary unworthy of [him]154-jem , what was it but the truth , as [she]145-mary now owned with bitter penitence . [She]145-mary had hitherto been walking in grope - light towards a precipice ; but in the clear revelation of that past hour , [she]145-mary saw [her]145-mary danger , and turned away resolutely and for ever . That was some comfort : [I]0-i mean [her]145-mary clear perception of what [she]145-mary ought not to do ; of what no luring temptation should ever again induce [her]145-mary to hearken to . How [she]145-mary could best undo the wrong [she]145-mary had done to [Jem]154-jem and [herself]145-mary by refusing [his]154-jem love , was another anxious question . [She]145-mary wearied [herself]145-mary with proposing plans , and rejecting them . [She]145-mary was roused to a consciousness of time by hearing the neighbouring church clock strike twelve . [[Her]145-mary father]564-her father [she]145-mary knew might be expected [home]4755-home any minute , and [she]145-mary was in no mood for a meeting with [him]564-her father . So [she]145-mary hastily gathered up [her]145-mary work , and went to [[her]145-mary own little bed - room]2163-her own little bed - room , leaving [him]564-her father to let [himself]564-her father in . [She]145-mary put out [her]145-mary candle , that [[her]145-mary father]564-her father might not see its light under the door ; and sat down on [her]145-mary bed to think . But after turning things over in [her]145-mary mind again and again , [she]145-mary could only determine at once to put an end to all further communication with [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson , in the most decided way [she]145-mary could . Maidenly modesty ( and true love is ever modest ) seemed to oppose every plan [she]145-mary could think of , for showing [Jem]154-jem how much [she]145-mary repented [her]145-mary decision against [him]154-jem , and how dearly [she]145-mary had now discovered that [she]145-mary loved [him]154-jem . [She]145-mary came to the unusual wisdom of resolving to do nothing , but try and be patient , and improve circumstances as they might turn up . Surely , if [Jem]154-jem knew of [her]145-mary remaining unmarried , [he]154-jem would try [his]154-jem fortune again . [He]154-jem would never be content with one rejection ; [she]145-mary believed [she]145-mary could not in [his]154-jem place . [She]145-mary had been very wrong , but now [she]145-mary would try and do right , and have womanly patience , until [he]154-jem saw [her]145-mary changed and repentant mind in [her]145-mary natural actions . Even if [she]145-mary had to wait for years , it was no more than now it was easy to look forward to , as a penance for [her]145-mary giddy flirting on the one hand , and [her]145-mary cruel mistake concerning [her]145-mary feelings on the other . So anticipating a happy ending to the course of [her]145-mary love , however distant it might be , [she]145-mary fell asleep just as the earliest factory bells were ringing . [She]145-mary had sunk down in [her]145-mary clothes , and [her]145-mary sleep was unrefreshing . [She]145-mary wakened up shivery and chill in body , and sorrow - stricken in mind , though [she]145-mary could not at first rightly tell the cause of [her]145-mary depression . [She]145-mary recalled the events of the night before , and still resolved to adhere to those determinations [she]145-mary had then formed . But patience seemed a far more difficult virtue this morning . [She]145-mary hastened down - [stairs]4740-stairs , and in [her]145-mary earnest sad desire to do right , now took much pains to secure a comfortable though scanty breakfast for [[her]145-mary father]564-her father ; and when [he]564-her father dawdled into [the room]616-the room , in an evidently irritable temper , [she]145-mary bore all with the gentleness of penitence , till at last [her]145-mary mild answers turned away wrath . [She]145-mary loathed the idea of meeting [Sally Leadbitter]162-sally at [her]145-mary daily work ; yet it must be done , and [she]145-mary tried to nerve [herself]145-mary for the encounter , and to make it at once understood , that having determined to give up having any thing further to do with [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson , [she]145-mary considered the bond of intimacy broken between [them]2168-them . But [Sally]162-sally was not [the person to let these resolutions be carried into effect]2169-the person to let these resolutions be carried into effect too easily . [She]162-sally soon became aware of the present state of [Mary]145-mary 's feelings , but [she]162-sally thought they merely arose from the changeableness of girlhood , and that the time would come when [Mary]145-mary would thank [her]162-sally for almost forcing [her]162-sally to keep up [her]162-sally meetings and communications with [[her]145-mary rich lover]2170-her rich lover . So , when two days had passed over in rather too marked avoidance of [Sally]162-sally on [Mary]145-mary 's part , and when [the former]2171-the former was made aware by [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson 's complaints that [Mary]145-mary was not keeping [her]145-mary appointments with [him]209-mr. carson , and that unless [he]209-mr. carson detained [her]145-mary by force , [he]209-mr. carson had no chance of obtaining a word as [she]145-mary passed [him]209-mr. carson in [the street]4821-the street on [her]145-mary rapid walk [home]4755-home , [she]145-mary resolved to compel [Mary]145-mary to what [she]145-mary called [her]145-mary own good . [She]145-mary took no notice during the third day of [Mary]145-mary 's avoidance as [they]2174-they sat at work ; [she]145-mary rather seemed to acquiesce in the coolness of [their]2174-they intercourse . [She]145-mary put away [her]145-mary sewing early , and went [home]4755-home to [[her]145-mary mother]4774-her mother , who , [she]145-mary said , was more ailing than usual . [The other girls]2004-the other girls soon followed [her]145-mary example , and [Mary]145-mary , casting a rapid glance up and down [the street]4821-the street , as [she]145-mary stood last on [Miss Simmonds]152-miss simmonds ' door - step , darted homewards , in hopes of avoiding [the person whom [she]145-mary was fast learning to dread]2179-the person whom she was fast learning to dread . That night [she]145-mary was safe from any encounter on [[her]145-mary road]2180-her road , and [she]145-mary arrived at [home]4755-home , which [she]145-mary found as [she]145-mary expected , empty ; for [she]145-mary knew it was a club night , which [[her]145-mary father]564-her father would not miss . [She]145-mary sat down to recover breath , and to still [her]145-mary heart , which panted more from nervousness than from over - exertion , although [she]145-mary had walked so quickly . Then [she]145-mary rose , and taking off [her]145-mary bonnet , [her]145-mary eye caught the form of [Sally Leadbitter]162-sally passing the window with a lingering step , and looking into the darkness with all [her]145-mary might , as if to ascertain if [Mary]145-mary were returned . In an instant [she]145-mary re - passed and knocked at [the house]803-the house - door , but without awaiting an answer , [she]145-mary entered . " Well , [Mary]145-mary , [dear]5078-dear "[145-mary] ( knowing well how little " dear "[145-mary] [Mary]145-mary considered [her]145-mary just then ) ; " [i]145-mary 's so difficult to get any comfortable talk at [Miss Simmonds]152-miss simmonds ' , [I]145-mary thought [I]145-mary 'd just step up and see [you]145-mary at [home]4755-home . "[145-mary] " [I]145-mary understood from what [you]145-mary said [[your]145-mary mother]4848-your mother was ailing , and that [you]145-mary wanted to be with [her]4848-your mother , "[145-mary] replied [Mary]145-mary , in no welcoming tone . " Ay , but [mother]4845-mother 's better now , "[2184-the unabashed sally] said [the unabashed Sally]2184-the unabashed sally . " [[Your]145-mary father]1640-your father 's out [I]145-mary suppose ? "[145-mary] looking round as well as [she]145-mary could ; for [Mary]145-mary made no haste to perform the hospitable offices of striking a match , and lighting a candle . " Yes , [he]1640-your father 's out , "[145-mary] said [Mary]145-mary , shortly , and busying [herself]145-mary at last about the candle , without ever asking [[her]145-mary visitor]5529-her visitor to sit down . " So much the better , "[162-sally] answered [Sally]162-sally , " for to tell [you]145-mary the truth , [Mary]145-mary , [I]162-sally 've [a friend at th ' end of [the street]4821-the street]5840-a friend at th ' end of the street , as is anxious to come and see [you]145-mary at [home]4755-home , since [you]145-mary 're grown so particular as not to like to speak to [him]1640-your father in [the street]4821-the street . [He]1640-your father 'll be [here]5235-here directly . "[162-sally] " Oh , [Sally]162-sally , do n't let [him]1640-your father , "[145-mary] said [Mary]145-mary , speaking at last heartily ; and running to the door [she]145-mary would have fastened it , but [Sally]162-sally held [her]162-sally hands , laughing meanwhile at [her]162-sally distress . " Oh , please , [Sally]162-sally , "[162-sally] struggling , " [dear Sally]162-sally ! do n't let [him]1640-your father come here , [the neighbours]4804-the neighbours will so talk , and [father'll]5846-father'll go mad if [he]1640-your father hears ; [he]1640-your father 'll kill [me]162-sally , [Sally]162-sally , [he]1640-your father will . Besides , [I]162-sally do n't love [him]1640-your father -- [I]162-sally never did . Oh , let [me]162-sally go , "[162-sally] as footsteps approached ; and then , as [they]2186-they passed [the house]803-the house , and seemed to give [her]162-sally a respite , [she]162-sally continued , " Do , [Sally]162-sally , dear [Sally]162-sally , go and tell [him]1640-your father [I]162-sally do n't love [him]1640-your father , and that [I]162-sally do n't want to have any thing more to do with [him]1640-your father . It was very wrong , [I]162-sally dare say , keeping company with [him]1640-your father at all , but [I]162-sally 'm very sorry , if [I]162-sally 've led [him]1640-your father to think too much of [me]162-sally ; and [I]162-sally do n't want [him]1640-your father to think any more . Will [you]162-sally tell [him]1640-your father this , [Sally]162-sally ? and [I]162-sally 'll do any thing for [you]162-sally if [you]162-sally will . "[162-sally] " [I]162-sally 'll tell [you]162-sally what [I]162-sally 'll do , "[162-sally] said [Sally]162-sally , in a more relenting mood , " [I]162-sally 'll go back with [you]162-sally to where [he]1640-your father 's waiting for [us]5847-us ; or rather , [I]162-sally should say , where [I]162-sally told [him]1640-your father to wait for a quarter of an hour , till [I]162-sally seed if [[your]162-sally father]1640-your father was at [home]4755-home ; and if [I]162-sally did n't come back in that time , [he]1640-your father said [he]1640-your father 'd come here , and break the door open but [he]1640-your father 'd see [you]162-sally . "[162-sally] " Oh , let [us]5850-us go , let [us]5850-us go , "[145-mary] said [Mary]145-mary , feeling that the interview must be , and had better be anywhere than at [home]4755-home , where [[her]145-mary father]564-her father might return at any minute . [She]145-mary snatched up [her]145-mary bonnet , and was at the end of [the court]604-the court in an instant ; but then , not knowing whether to turn to the right or to the left , [she]145-mary was obliged to wait for [Sally]162-sally , who came leisurely up , and put [her]162-sally arm through [Mary]145-mary 's , with a kind of decided hold , intended to prevent the possibility of [her]162-sally changing [her]162-sally mind , and turning back . But this , under the circumstances , was quite different to [Mary]145-mary 's plan . [She]145-mary had wondered more than once if [she]145-mary must not have another interview with [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson ; and had then determined , while [she]145-mary expressed [her]145-mary resolution that it should be the final one , to tell [him]209-mr. carson how sorry [she]145-mary was if [she]145-mary had thoughtlessly given [him]209-mr. carson false hopes . For be it remembered , [she]145-mary had the innocence , or the ignorance , to believe [his]209-mr. carson intentions honourable ; and [he]209-mr. carson , feeling that at any price [he]209-mr. carson must have [her]145-mary , only that [he]209-mr. carson would obtain [her]145-mary as cheaply as [he]209-mr. carson could , had never undeceived [her]145-mary ; while [Sally Leadbitter]162-sally laughed in [her]162-sally sleeve at [them]2191-them both , and wondered how it would all end,--whether [Mary]145-mary would gain [her]145-mary point of marriage , with [her]145-mary sly affectation of believing such to be [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson 's intention in courting [her]145-mary . Not very far from the end of [the street]4821-the street , into which [the court where [Mary]145-mary lived opened]2193-the court where mary lived opened , [they]2191-them met [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson , [his]209-mr. carson hat a good deal slouched over [his]209-mr. carson face as if afraid of being recognised . [He]209-mr. carson turned when [he]209-mr. carson saw [them]2191-them coming , and led the way without uttering a word ( although [they]2191-them were close behind ) to [a street of [half - finished houses]2195-half - finished houses]2194-a street of half - finished houses . The length of the walk gave [Mary]145-mary time to recoil from the interview which was to follow ; but even if [her]145-mary own resolve to go through with it had failed , there was the steady grasp of [Sally Leadbitter]162-sally , which [she]145-mary could not evade without an absolute struggle . At last [he]209-mr. carson stopped in the shelter and concealment of a wooden fence , put up to keep the building rubbish from intruding on the foot - pavement . Inside this fence , a minute afterwards , [the girls]505-the girls were standing by [him]209-mr. carson ; [Mary]145-mary now returning [Sally]162-sally 's detaining grasp with interest , for [she]145-mary had determined on the way to make [her]162-sally [a witness]2197-a witness , willing or unwilling , to the ensuing conversation . But [Sally]162-sally 's curiosity led [her]162-sally to be a very passive prisoner in [Mary]145-mary 's hold . With more freedom than [he]209-mr. carson had ever used before , [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson put [his]209-mr. carson arm firmly round [Mary]145-mary 's waist , in spite of [her]145-mary indignant resistance . " Nay , nay ! [you little witch]5851-you little witch ! Now [I]209-mr. carson have caught [you]145-mary , [I]209-mr. carson shall keep [you]145-mary prisoner . Tell [me]209-mr. carson now what has made [you]145-mary run away from [me]209-mr. carson so fast these few days -- tell [me]209-mr. carson , [[you]145-mary sweet little coquette]5852-you sweet little coquette ! "[209-mr. carson] [Mary]145-mary ceased struggling , but turned so as to be almost opposite to [him]209-mr. carson , while [she]145-mary spoke out calmly and boldly , " [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson ! [I]145-mary want to speak to [you]209-mr. carson for once and for all . Since [I]145-mary met [you]145-mary last Monday evening , [I]145-mary have made up [my]145-mary mind to have nothing more to do with [you]145-mary . [I]145-mary know [I]145-mary 've been wrong in leading [you]145-mary to think [I]145-mary liked [you]145-mary ; but [I]145-mary believe [I]145-mary did n't rightly know [my]145-mary own mind ; and [I]145-mary humbly beg [your]145-mary pardon , [sir]5232-sir , if [I]145-mary 've led [you]145-mary to think too much of [me]145-mary . "[145-mary] For an instant [he]2198-you was surprised ; the next , vanity came to [his]2198-you aid , and convinced [him]2198-you that [she]2199-she could only be joking . [He]2198-you , [young , agreeable , rich , handsome]2200-young , agreeable , rich , handsome ! No ! [she]2199-she was only showing a little womanly fondness for coquetting . " [You]2198-you 're [a darling little rascal to go on in this way]5854-a darling little rascal to go on in this way ! ' Humbly begging [my]2199-she pardon if [you]2199-she 've made [me]2199-she think too much of [you]2198-you . ' As if [you]145-mary did n't know [I]2199-she think of [you]2198-you from morning to night . But [you]145-mary want to be told it again and again , do [you]145-mary ? "[2199-she] " No , indeed , [sir]5232-sir , [I]2201-you do n't . [I]2201-you would far liefer [ 40 ] that [you]145-mary should say [you]145-mary will never think of [me]2201-you again , than that [you]145-mary should speak of [me]2201-you in this way . For indeed , [sir]5232-sir , [I]2201-you never was more in earnest than [I]2201-you am , when [I]2201-you say to - night is the last night [I]2201-you will ever speak to [you]145-mary . "[2201-you] [ Footnote 40 : " [Liefer]279-liefer , "[2201-you] rather . " Yet had [I]2201-you _ levre _ unwist for sorrow die . "[2201-you] _ [Chaucer]232-chaucer ; " [Troilus]280-troilus and [Creseide]59-creseide . "[2201-you] _ ] " Last night , [[you]2202-you sweet little equivocator]5857-you sweet little equivocator , but not last day . Ha , [Mary]145-mary ! [I]2201-you 've caught [you]2202-you , have [I]2201-you ? "[2201-you] as [she]2201-you , puzzled by [his]2202-you perseverance in thinking [her]2201-you joking , hesitated in what form [she]2201-you could now put [her]2201-you meaning . " [I]2201-you mean , [sir]5232-sir , "[2201-you] [she]2201-you said , sharply , " that [I]2201-you will never speak to [you]2202-you again at any time , after to - night . "[2201-you] " And what 's made this change , [Mary]145-mary ? "[2202-you] said [he]2202-you , seriously enough now . " Have [I]2202-you done any thing to offend [you]2201-you ? "[2202-you] added [he]2202-you , earnestly . " No , [sir]5232-sir , "[2201-you] [she]2201-you answered gently , but yet firmly . " [I]2201-you can not tell [you]2202-you exactly why [I]2201-you 've changed [my]2201-you mind ; but [I]2201-you shall not alter it again ; and as [I]2201-you said before , [I]2201-you beg [your]2202-you pardon if [I]2201-you 've done wrong by [you]2202-you . And now , [sir]5232-sir , if [you]2202-you please , good night . "[2201-you] " But [I]2202-you do not please . [You]2201-you shall not go . What have [I]2202-you done , [Mary]145-mary ? Tell [me]2202-you . [You]2201-you must not go without telling [me]2202-you how [I]2202-you have vexed [you]2201-you . What would [you]2202-you have [me]2202-you do ? "[2202-you] " Nothing , [sir]5232-sir ! but ( in an agitated tone ) oh ! let [me]2201-you go ! [You]2202-you can not change [my]2201-you mind ; it 's quite made up . Oh , [sir]5232-sir ! why do [you]5232-sir hold [me]2201-you so tight ? If [you]5232-sir _ will _ know why [I]2201-you wo n't have any thing more to do with [you]2201-you , it is that [I]2201-you can not love [you]2201-you . [I]2201-you have tried , and [I]2201-you really can not . "[2201-you] [This naive and candid avowal]2203-this naive and candid avowal served [her]2204-her but little . [He]2205-he could not understand how it could be true . Some reason lurked behind . [He]2205-he was passionately in love . What should [he]2205-he do to tempt [her]2204-her ? A thought struck [him]2205-he . " Listen ! [Mary]145-mary . Nay , [I]281-deep can not let [you]2201-you go till [you]2201-you have heard [me]281-deep . [I]281-deep do love [you]2201-you dearly ; and [I]281-deep wo n't believe but what [you]2201-you love [me]281-deep a very little , just a very little . Well , if [you]2201-you do n't like to own it , never mind ! [I]281-deep only want now to tell [you]2201-you how much [I]281-deep love [you]2201-you , by what [I]281-deep am ready to give up for [you]2201-you . [You]2201-you know ( or perhaps [you]2201-you are not fully aware ) how little [[my]281-deep father]5863-my father and [mother]4845-mother would like [me]281-deep to marry [you]2201-you . So angry would [they]5865-they be , and so much ridicule should [I]281-deep have to brave , that of course [I]281-deep have never thought of it till now . [I]281-deep thought [we]5866-we could be happy enough without marriage . "[281-deep] ( [Deep]281-deep sank those words into [Mary]145-mary 's heart . ) " But now , if [you]2201-you like , [I]281-deep 'll get a licence to - morrow morning -- nay , to - night , and [I]281-deep 'll marry [you]2201-you in defiance of all [the world]1479-the world , rather than give [you]2201-you up . In a year or two [[my]281-deep father]5863-my father will forgive [me]281-deep , and meanwhile [you]2201-you shall have every luxury money can purchase , and every charm that love can devise to make [your]2201-you life happy . After all , [[my]281-deep mother]4875-my mother was but [a factory girl]5870-a factory girl . "[281-deep] ( This was said half to [himself]281-deep , as if to reconcile [himself]281-deep to this bold step . ) " Now , [Mary]145-mary , [you]2201-you see how willing [I]281-deep am to -- to sacrifice a good deal for [you]2201-you ; [I]281-deep even offer [you]2201-you marriage , to satisfy [your]2201-you little ambitious heart ; so , now , wo n't [you]2201-you say [you]2201-you can love [me]281-deep a little , little bit ? "[281-deep] [He]281-deep pulled [her]2206-she towards [him]281-deep . To [his]281-deep surprise , [she]2206-she still resisted . Yes ! though all [she]2206-she had pictured to [herself]2206-she for so many months in being [the wife of [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson]2207-the wife of mr. carson was now within [her]2206-she grasp , [she]2206-she resisted . [His]281-deep speech had given [her]2206-she but one feeling , that of exceeding great relief . For [she]2206-she had dreaded , now [she]2206-she knew what true love was , to think of the attachment [she]2206-she might have created ; the deep feeling [her]2206-she flirting conduct might have called out . [She]2206-she had loaded [herself]2206-she with reproaches for the misery [she]2206-she might have caused . It was a relief to gather that the attachment was of that low , despicable kind , which can plan to seduce the object of its affection ; that the feeling [she]2206-she had caused was shallow enough , for it only pretended to embrace self , at the expense of the misery , the ruin , of [one falsely termed beloved]2208-one falsely termed beloved . [She]2206-she need not be penitent to [such a plotter]2209-such a plotter ! That was the relief . " [I]2210-i am obliged to [you]281-deep , [sir]5232-sir , for telling [me]2210-i what [you]281-deep have . [You]281-deep may think [I]2210-i am [a fool]5872-a fool ; but [I]2210-i did think [you]281-deep meant to marry [me]2210-i all along ; and yet , thinking so , [I]2210-i felt [I]2210-i could not love [you]281-deep . Still [I]2210-i felt sorry [I]2210-i had gone so far in keeping company with [you]281-deep . Now , [sir]5232-sir , [I]2210-i tell [you]281-deep , if [I]2210-i had loved [you]281-deep before , [I]2210-i do n't think [I]2210-i should have loved [you]281-deep now [you]281-deep have told [me]2210-i [you]281-deep meant to ruin [me]2210-i ; for that 's the plain English of not meaning to marry [me]2210-i till just this minute . [I]2210-i said [I]2210-i was sorry , and humbly begged [your]281-deep pardon ; that was before [I]2210-i knew what [you]281-deep were . Now [I]2210-i scorn [you]281-deep , [sir]5232-sir , for plotting to ruin [a poor girl]5875-a poor girl . Good night . "[2210-i] And with a wrench , for which [she]2210-i had reserved all [her]2210-i strength , [she]2210-i was off like a bolt . [They]2211-they heard [her]2210-i flying footsteps echo down [the quiet street]2212-the quiet street . The next sound was [Sally]162-sally 's laugh , which grated on [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson 's ears , and keenly irritated [him]209-mr. carson . " And what do [you]162-sally find so amusing , [Sally]162-sally ? "[209-mr. carson] asked [he]209-mr. carson . " Oh , [sir]5232-sir , [I]162-sally beg [your]281-deep pardon . [I]162-sally humbly beg [your]281-deep pardon , as [Mary]145-mary says , but [I]162-sally ca n't help laughing , to think how [she]162-sally 's outwitted [us]2211-they . "[162-sally] ( [She]162-sally was going to have said , " outwitted [you]209-mr. carson , "[162-sally] but changed the pronoun . ) " Why , [Sally]162-sally , had [you]209-mr. carson any idea [she]162-sally was going to fly out in this style ? "[162-sally] " No , [I]162-sally had n't , to be sure . But if [you]209-mr. carson did think of marrying [her]162-sally , why ( if [I]162-sally may be so bold as to ask ) did [you]209-mr. carson go and tell [her]162-sally [you]209-mr. carson had no thought of doing otherwise by [her]162-sally ? That was what put [her]162-sally up at last ! "[162-sally] " Why [I]162-sally had repeatedly before led [her]162-sally to infer that marriage was not [my]162-sally object . [I]162-sally never dreamed [she]162-sally could have been so foolish as to have mistaken [me]162-sally , little provoking romancer though [she]162-sally be ! So [I]162-sally naturally wished [her]162-sally to know what a sacrifice of prejudice , of -- of [myself]162-sally , in short , [I]162-sally was willing to make for [her]162-sally sake ; yet [I]162-sally do n't think [she]162-sally was aware of it after all . [I]162-sally believe [I]162-sally might have [any lady in [Manchester]1-manchester]5877-any lady in manchester if [I]162-sally liked , and yet [I]162-sally was willing and ready to marry [a poor dress - maker]5878-a poor dress - maker . Do n't [you]5879-you understand [me]162-sally now ? and do n't [you]5879-you see what a sacrifice [I]162-sally was making to humour [her]162-sally ? and all to no avail . "[162-sally] [Sally]162-sally was silent , so [he]2213-you went on : " [[My]2213-you father]5863-my father would have forgiven any temporary connexion , far sooner than [my]2213-you marrying one so far beneath [me]2213-you in rank . "[2213-you] " [I]162-sally thought [you]2213-you said , [sir]5232-sir , [[your]2213-you mother]4848-your mother was [a factory girl]5870-a factory girl , "[162-sally] reminded [Sally]162-sally , rather maliciously . " Yes , yes!--but then [[my]162-sally father]5863-my father was in much such a station ; at any rate , there was not the disparity there is between [Mary]145-mary and [me]162-sally . "[162-sally] Another pause . " Then [you]2213-you mean to give [her]162-sally up , [sir]5232-sir ? [She]162-sally made no bones of saying [she]162-sally gave [you]2213-you up . "[162-sally] " No , [I]2213-you do not mean to give [her]162-sally up , whatever [you]2213-you and [she]162-sally may please to think . [I]2213-you am more in love with [her]162-sally than ever ; even for this charming capricious ebullition of [hers]162-sally . [She]162-sally 'll come round , [you]2213-you may depend upon it . [Women]4730-women always do . [They]4730-women always have second thoughts , and find out that [they]4730-women are best in casting off [a lover]1055-a lover . Mind ! [I]2213-you do n't say [I]2213-you shall offer [her]162-sally the same terms again . "[2213-you] With a few more words of no importance , [the allies]2214-the allies parted . CHAPTER XII . [OLD ALICE]146-alice 'S [BAIRN]282-bairn . " [I]282-bairn lov'd [him]282-bairn not ; and yet , now [he]282-bairn is gone , [I]282-bairn feel [I]282-bairn am alone . [I]282-bairn check'd [him]282-bairn while [he]282-bairn spoke ; yet , could [he]282-bairn speak , Alas ! [I]282-bairn would not check . For reasons not to love [him]282-bairn once [I]282-bairn sought , And wearied all [my]282-bairn thought . "[282-bairn] [W. S. LANDOR]283-w. s. landor . And now [Mary]145-mary had , as [she]145-mary thought , dismissed both [[her]145-mary lovers]2215-her lovers . But [they]2215-her lovers looked on [their]2215-her lovers dismissals with very different eyes . [He]2216-his who loved [her]145-mary with all [his]2216-his heart and with all [his]2216-his soul , considered [his]2216-his rejection final . [He]2216-his did not comfort [himself]2216-his with the idea , which would have proved so well founded in [his]2216-his case , that [women]4730-women have second thoughts about casting off [[their]4730-women lovers]2218-their lovers . [He]2216-his had too much respect for [his]2216-his own heartiness of love to believe [himself]2216-his unworthy of [Mary]145-mary ; that [mock humble conceit]2219-mock humble conceit did not enter [his]2216-his head . [He]2216-his thought [he]2216-his did not " hit [Mary]145-mary 's fancy ; "[2216-his] and though that may sound a trivial every - day expression , yet the reality of it cut [him]2216-his to the heart . Wild visions of enlistment , of drinking [himself]2216-his into forgetfulness , of becoming desperate in some way or another , entered [his]2216-his mind ; but then the thought of [[his]2216-his mother]787-his mother stood like an angel with a drawn sword in the way to sin . For , [you]2221-you know , " [he]2216-his was [the only son of [[his]2216-his mother]787-his mother]5888-the only son of his mother , and [she]787-his mother was [a widow]5890-a widow ; "[2221-you] dependent on [him]2216-his for daily bread . So [he]2216-his could not squander away health and time , which were to [him]2216-his money wherewith to support [her]787-his mother failing years . [He]2216-his went to [his]2216-his work , accordingly , to all outward semblance just as usual ; but with a heavy , heavy heart within . [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson , as [we]2222-we have seen , persevered in considering [Mary]145-mary 's rejection of [him]2216-his as merely [a " charming caprice]5891-a " charming caprice . "[5891-a " charming caprice] If [she]145-mary were at work , [Sally Leadbitter]162-sally was sure to slip a passionately loving note into [her]145-mary hand , and then so skilfully move away from [her]145-mary side , that [Mary]145-mary could not all at once return it , without making some sensation among [the work - women]2223-the work - women . [She]145-mary was even forced to take several [home]4755-home with [her]145-mary . But after reading one , [she]145-mary determined on [her]145-mary plan . [She]145-mary made no great resistance to receiving them from [Sally]162-sally , but kept them unopened , and occasionally returned them in a blank half - sheet of paper . But far worse than this , was the being so constantly waylaid as [she]145-mary went [home]4755-home by [[her]145-mary persevering lover]2226-her persevering lover ; who had been so long acquainted with all [her]145-mary habits , that [she]145-mary found it difficult to evade [him]2226-her persevering lover . Late or early , [she]145-mary was never certain of being free from [him]2226-her persevering lover . Go this way or that , [he]2226-her persevering lover might come up [some cross street]2227-some cross street when [she]145-mary had just congratulated [herself]145-mary on evading [him]2226-her persevering lover for that day . [He]2226-her persevering lover could not have taken a surer mode of making [himself]2226-her persevering lover odious to [her]145-mary . And all this time [Jem Wilson]154-jem never came ! Not to see [her]145-mary -- that [she]145-mary did not expect -- but to see [[her]145-mary father]564-her father ; to -- [she]145-mary did not know what , but [she]145-mary had hoped [he]2226-her persevering lover would have come on some excuse , just to see if [she]145-mary had n't changed [her]145-mary mind . [He]2226-her persevering lover never came . Then [she]145-mary grew weary and impatient , and [her]145-mary spirits sank . The persecution of [the one lover]2229-the one lover , and the neglect of the other , oppressed [her]145-mary sorely . [She]145-mary could not now sit quietly through the evening at [her]145-mary work ; or , if [she]145-mary kept , by a strong effort , from pacing up and down [the room]616-the room , [she]145-mary felt as if [she]145-mary must sing to keep off thought while [she]145-mary sewed . And [her]145-mary songs were the maddest , merriest , [she]145-mary could think of . " [Barbara Allen]284-barbara allen , "[145-mary] and such sorrowful ditties , did well enough for happy times ; but now [she]145-mary required all the aid that could be derived from external excitement to keep down the impulse of grief . And [[her]145-mary father]564-her father , too -- [he]564-her father was a great anxiety to [her]145-mary , [he]564-her father looked so changed and so ill . Yet [he]564-her father would not acknowledge to any ailment . [She]145-mary knew , that be it as late as it would , [she]145-mary never left off work until ( if [the poor servants]2232-the poor servants paid [her]145-mary pretty regularly for the odd jobs of mending [she]145-mary did for [them]2232-the poor servants ) [she]145-mary had earned a few pence , enough for one good meal for [[her]145-mary father]564-her father on the next day . But very frequently all [she]145-mary could do in the morning , after [her]145-mary late sitting up at night , was to run with the work [home]4755-home , and receive the money from [the person for whom it was done]2235-the person for whom it was done . [She]145-mary could not stay often to make purchases of food , but gave up the money at once to [[her]145-mary father]564-her father 's eager clutch ; sometimes prompted by savage hunger it is true , but more frequently by a craving for opium . On the whole [he]564-her father was not so hungry as [[his]564-her father daughter]724-his daughter . For it was a long fast from the one o'clock dinner - hour at [Miss Simmonds]152-miss simmonds ' to the close of [Mary]145-mary 's vigil , which was often extended to midnight . [She]145-mary was young , and had not yet learned to bear " clemming . "[145-mary] One evening , as [she]145-mary sang a merry song over [her]145-mary work , stopping occasionally to sigh , [the blind Margaret]2238-the blind margaret came groping in . It had been one of [Mary]145-mary 's additional sorrows that [[her]145-mary friend]586-her friend had been absent from [home]4755-home , accompanying [the lecturer]5538-the lecturer on music in [his]5538-the lecturer round among [the manufacturing towns of [Yorkshire]2-yorkshire and [Lancashire]20-lancashire]2242-the manufacturing towns of yorkshire and lancashire . [[Her]145-mary grandfather]1036-her grandfather , too , had seen this a good time for going [his]564-her father expeditions in search of specimens ; so that [the house]803-the house had been shut up for several weeks . " Oh ! [Margaret]157-margaret , [Margaret]157-margaret ! how glad [I]2246-i am to see [you]157-margaret . Take care . There , now , [you]157-margaret 're all right , that 's [father]4863-father 's chair . Sit down . "--She[2246-i] kissed [her]145-mary over and over again . " It seems like the beginning o ' brighter times , to see [you]157-margaret again , [Margaret]157-margaret . Bless [you]157-margaret ! And how well [you]157-margaret look ! "[2246-i] " [Doctors]5893-doctors always send [ailing folk]5894-ailing folk for change of air ! and [you]157-margaret know [I]2246-i 've had plenty o ' that same lately . "[2246-i] " [You]157-margaret 've been quite [a traveller]5895-a traveller for sure ! Tell [us]5896-us all about it , do , [Margaret]157-margaret . Where have [you]157-margaret been to , first place ? "[2246-i] " Eh , [lass]4844-lass , that would take a long time to tell . Half o'er [the world]1479-the world [I]2246-i sometimes think . [Bolton]60-bolton , and [Bury]61-bury , and [Owdham]285-owdham , and [Halifax]62-halifax , and -- but [Mary]145-mary , guess who [I]2246-i saw [there]873-there ! May be [you]145-mary know though , so it 's not fair guessing . "[2246-i] " No , [I]2246-i donnot . Tell [me]2246-i , [Margaret]157-margaret , for [I]2246-i can not abide waiting and guessing . "[2246-i] " Well , one night as [I]2246-i were going fra ' [[my]2246-i lodgings]5900-my lodgings wi ' the help on [a lad]1578-a lad as belonged to [th ' landlady]5610-th ' landlady , to find [the room where [I]2246-i were to sing]5903-the room where i were to sing , [I]2246-i heard a cough before [me]2246-i , walking along . Thinks [I]2246-i , that 's [Jem Wilson]154-jem 's cough , or [I]2246-i 'm much mistaken . Next time came a sneeze and a cough , and then [I]2246-i were certain . First [I]2246-i hesitated whether [I]2246-i should speak , thinking if it were [a stranger]524-a stranger [he]524-a stranger 'd may be think [me]2246-i forrard . [ 41 ] But [I]2246-i knew [blind folks]5905-blind folks must not be nesh about using [their]5905-blind folks tongues , so says [I]2246-i , ' [Jem Wilson]154-jem , is that [you]154-jem ? ' And sure enough it was , and [nobody else]5906-nobody else . Did [you]154-jem know [he]524-a stranger were in [Halifax]62-halifax , [Mary]145-mary ? "[2246-i] [ Footnote 41 : " [Forrard]286-forrard , "[2246-i] forward . ] " No ; "[2245-she] [she]2245-she answered , faintly and sadly ; for [Halifax]62-halifax was all the same to [her]2245-she heart as [the Antipodes]63-the antipodes ; equally inaccessible by humble penitent looks and maidenly tokens of love . " Well , [he]524-a stranger 's [there]873-there , however ; [he]524-a stranger 's putting up an engine for [some folks]5908-some folks [there]873-there , for [[his]524-a stranger master]790-his master . [He]524-a stranger 's doing well , for [he]524-a stranger 's getten four or five men under [him]524-a stranger ; [we]5911-we 'd two or three meetings , and [he]524-a stranger telled [me]2246-i all about [his]524-a stranger invention for doing away wi ' the crank , or somewhat . [[His]524-a stranger master]790-his master 's bought it from [him]524-a stranger , and ta'en out a patent , and [Jem]154-jem 's [a gentleman]1130-a gentleman for life wi ' the money [[his]524-a stranger master]790-his master gied [him]524-a stranger . But [you]2246-i 'll ha ' heard all this , [Mary]145-mary ? "[2246-i] No ! [she]2246-i had not . " Well , [I]2246-i thought it all happened afore [he]524-a stranger left [Manchester]1-manchester , and then in course [you]2246-i 'd ha ' known . But may be it were all settled after [he]524-a stranger got to [Halifax]62-halifax ; however , [he]524-a stranger 's gotten two or three hunder pounds for [his]524-a stranger invention . But what 's up with [you]145-mary , [Mary]145-mary ? [you]145-mary 're sadly out o ' sorts . [You]145-mary 've never been quarrelling wi ' [Jem]154-jem , surely ? "[2246-i] Now [Mary]145-mary cried outright ; [she]145-mary was weak in body , and unhappy in mind , and the time was come when [she]145-mary might have the relief of telling [her]145-mary grief . [She]145-mary could not bring [herself]145-mary to confess how much of [her]145-mary sorrow was caused by [her]145-mary having been vain and foolish ; [she]145-mary hoped that need never be known , and [she]145-mary could not bear to think of it . " Oh , [Margaret]157-margaret ; do [you]157-margaret know [Jem]154-jem came [here]5235-here one night when [I]2247-i were put out , and cross . Oh , dear ! dear ! [I]2247-i could bite [my]2247-i tongue out when [I]2247-i think on it . And [he]154-jem told [me]2247-i how [he]154-jem loved [me]2247-i , and [I]2247-i thought [I]2247-i did not love [him]154-jem , and [I]2247-i told [him]154-jem [I]2247-i did n't ; and , [Margaret,--he]288-margaret,--he believed [me]2247-i , and went away so sad , and so angry ; and now [I]2247-i 'd do any thing,--I would , indeed , "[2247-i] [her]2247-i sobs choked the end of [her]2247-i sentence . [Margaret]157-margaret looked at [her]2247-i with sorrow , but with hope ; for [she]157-margaret had no doubt in [her]157-margaret own mind , that it was only a temporary estrangement . " Tell [me]145-mary , [Margaret]157-margaret , "[145-mary] said [Mary]145-mary , taking [her]145-mary apron down from [her]145-mary eyes , and looking at [Margaret]157-margaret with eager anxiety , " what can [I]145-mary do to bring [him]154-jem back to [me]145-mary ? Should [I]145-mary write to [him]154-jem ? "[145-mary] " No , "[586-her friend] replied [[her]145-mary friend]586-her friend , " that would not do . [Men]1197-men are so queer , [they]1197-men like to have a ' the courting to [themselves]1197-men . "[586-her friend] " But [I]145-mary did not mean to write [him]154-jem a courting letter , "[145-mary] said [Mary]145-mary , somewhat indignantly . " If [you]157-margaret wrote at all , it would be to give [him]154-jem a hint [you]157-margaret 'd taken the rue , and would be very glad to have [him]154-jem now . [I]145-mary believe now [he]154-jem 'd rather find that out [himself]154-jem . "[145-mary] " But [he]154-jem wo n't try , "[145-mary] said [Mary]145-mary , sighing . " How can [he]154-jem find it out when [he]154-jem 's at [Halifax]62-halifax ? "[145-mary] " If [he]154-jem 's a will [he]154-jem 's a way , depend upon it . And [you]145-mary would not have [him]154-jem if [he]154-jem 's not a will to [you]145-mary , [Mary]145-mary ! No , [dear]5078-dear ! "[145-mary] changing [her]145-mary tone from the somewhat hard way in which [sensible people]2249-sensible people too often speak , to the soft accents of tenderness which come with such peculiar grace from [them]2249-sensible people ; " [you]145-mary must just wait and be patient . [You]145-mary may depend upon it , all will end well , and better than if [you]145-mary meddled in it now . "[145-mary] " But it 's so hard to be [patient]5918-patient , "[145-mary] pleaded [Mary]145-mary . " Ay , [dear]5078-dear ; being patient is the hardest work [we]5920-we , any on [us]5920-we , have to do through life , [I]145-mary take it . Waiting is far more difficult than doing . [I]145-mary 've known that about [my]145-mary sight , and [many a one]5056-many a one has known it in watching [the sick]5922-the sick ; but it 's one of [God]224-god 's lessons [we]5920-we all must learn , one way or another . "[145-mary] After a pause . " Have [ye]145-mary been to see [[his]5923-his mother]787-his mother of late ? "[145-mary] " No ; not for some weeks . When last [I]145-mary went [she]787-his mother was so frabbit [ 42 ] with [me]145-mary , that [I]145-mary really thought [she]787-his mother wished [I]145-mary 'd keep away . "[145-mary] [ Footnote 42 : " [Frabbit]163-frabbit , "[145-mary] ill - tempered . ] " Well ! if [I]2250-i were [you]145-mary [I]2250-i 'd go . [Jem]154-jem will hear on't , and it will do [you]145-mary far more good in [his]154-jem mind than writing a letter , which , after all , [you]145-mary would find a tough piece of work when [you]145-mary came to settle to it . ' Twould be hard to say neither too much nor too little . But [I]2250-i must be going , [grandfather]4996-grandfather is at [home]4755-home , and it 's [our]5927-we first night together , and [he]4996-grandfather must not be sitting wanting [me]2250-i any longer . "[2250-i] [She]2250-i rose up from [her]2250-i seat , but still delayed going . " [Mary]145-mary ! [I]2250-i 've somewhat else [I]2250-i want to say to [you]145-mary , and [I]2250-i do n't rightly know how to begin . [You]145-mary see , [grandfather]4996-grandfather and [I]2250-i know what bad times is , and [we]5927-we know [[your]145-mary father]1640-your father is out o ' work , and [I]2250-i 'm getting more money than [I]2250-i can well manage ; and , [dear]5078-dear , would [you]145-mary just take this bit o ' gold , and pay [me]2250-i back in good times ? "[2250-i] The tears stood in [Margaret]157-margaret 's eyes as [she]2250-i spoke . " [Dear Margaret]157-margaret , [we]5927-we 're not so bad pressed as that . "[2250-i] ( The thought of [[her]157-margaret father]564-her father , and [his]564-her father ill looks , and [his]564-her father one meal a day , rushed upon [Mary]145-mary . ) " And yet , [dear]5078-dear , if it would not put [you]5078-dear out o ' [your]5078-dear way,--I would work hard to make it up to [you;--but]5932-you;--but would not [[your]5078-dear grandfather]5001-your grandfather be vexed ? "[2250-i] " Not [he]5001-your grandfather , [wench]5103-wench ! It were more [his]5001-your grandfather thought than [mine]145-mary , and [we]5927-we have gotten ever so many more at [home]4755-home , so do n't hurry yoursel about paying . It 's hard to be blind , to be sure , else money comes in so easily now to what it used to do ; and it 's downright pleasure to earn it , for [I]2250-i do so like singing . "[2250-i] " [I]145-mary wish [I]145-mary could sing , "[145-mary] said [Mary]145-mary , looking at [the sovereign]1672-the sovereign . " [Some]797-some has one kind o ' gifts , and some another . Many 's the time when [I]145-mary could see , that [I]145-mary longed for [your]5078-dear beauty , [Mary]145-mary ! [We]5927-we 're like [childer]1572-childer , ever wanting what [we]5927-we han not got . But now [I]145-mary must say just one more word . Remember , if [you]5078-dear 're sore pressed for money , [we]5927-we shall take it very unkind if [you]5078-dear donnot let [us]5927-we know . Good bye to [ye]5078-dear . "[145-mary] In spite of [her]145-mary blindness [she]145-mary hurried away , anxious to rejoin [[her]145-mary grandfather]1036-her grandfather , and desirous also to escape from [Mary]145-mary 's expressions of gratitude . [Her]145-mary visit had done [Mary]145-mary good in many ways . It had strengthened [her]145-mary patience and [her]145-mary hope . It had given [her]145-mary confidence in [Margaret]157-margaret 's sympathy ; and last , and really least in comforting power ( of so little value are silver and gold in comparison to love , that gift in every one 's power to bestow ) , came the consciousness of the money - value of the sovereign [she]145-mary held in [her]145-mary hand . The many things it might purchase ! First of all came the thought of a comfortable supper for [[her]145-mary father]564-her father that very night ; and acting instantly upon the idea , [she]145-mary set off in hopes that [all the provision - shops]2255-all the provision - shops might not yet be closed , although it was so late . That night [the cottage]4936-the cottage shone with unusual light , and fire - gleam ; and [the father]513-the father and [daughter]858-daughter sat down to a meal [they]2259-they thought almost extravagant . It was so long since [they]2259-they had had enough to eat . " Food gives heart , "[2260-the lancashire people] say [the Lancashire people]2260-the lancashire people ; and the next day [Mary]145-mary made time to go and call on [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson , according to [Margaret]157-margaret 's advice . [She]145-mary found [her]134-mrs. wilson quite alone , and more gracious than [she]134-mrs. wilson had been the last time [Mary]145-mary had visited [her]134-mrs. wilson . [Alice]146-alice was gone out , [she]145-mary said . " [She]146-alice would just step to [the post - office]5938-the post - office , all for no earthly use . For it were to ask if [they]2259-they had n't a letter lying there for [her]146-alice from [[her]146-alice foster - son]5939-her foster - son [Will Wilson]5940-will wilson , [the sailor - lad]5941-the sailor - lad . "[145-mary] " What made [her]146-alice think there were a letter ? "[145-mary] asked [Mary]145-mary . " Why , [yo]145-mary see , [a neighbour]5266-a neighbour as has been in [Liverpool]17-liverpool , telled [us]5943-us [Will]134-mrs. wilson 's ship were come in . Now [he]5266-a neighbour said last time [he]5266-a neighbour were in [Liverpool]17-liverpool [he]5266-a neighbour 'd ha ' come to ha ' seen [Alice]146-alice , but [[his]5266-a neighbour ship]5944-his ship had but a week holiday , and hard work for [the men]1152-the men in that time too . So [Alice]146-alice makes sure [he]5266-a neighbour 'll come this , and has had [her]146-alice hand behind [her]146-alice ear at every noise in [th ' street]5946-th ' street , thinking it were [him]5266-a neighbour . And to - day [she]146-alice were neither to have nor to hold , but off [she]146-alice would go to [th ' post]5947-th ' post , and see if [he]5266-a neighbour had na sent [her]146-alice a line to [th ' old house]5948-th ' old house near [yo]5949-yo . [I]145-mary tried to get [her]146-alice to give up going , for let alone [her]146-alice deafness [she]146-alice 's getten so dark , [she]146-alice can not see five yards afore [her]146-alice ; but no , [she]146-alice would go , [poor old body]5950-poor old body . "[145-mary] " [I]145-mary did not know [her]146-alice sight had failed [her]146-alice ; [she]146-alice used to have good eyes enough when [she]146-alice lived near [us]5951-us . "[145-mary] " Ay , but it 's gone lately a good deal . But [you]145-mary never ask after [Jem--]290-jem-- "[145-mary] anxious to get in a word on the subject nearest [her]2261-her heart . " No , "[145-mary] replied [Mary]145-mary , blushing scarlet . " How is [he]5952-he ? "[145-mary] " [I]145-mary can not justly say how [he]5952-he is , seeing [he]5952-he 's at [Halifax]62-halifax ; but [he]5952-he were very well when [he]5952-he wrote last Tuesday . Han [ye]145-mary heard o ' [his]5952-he good luck ? "[145-mary] Rather to [her]145-mary disappointment , [Mary]145-mary owned [she]145-mary had heard of the sum [[his]2262-his master]790-his master had paid [him]2262-his for [his]2262-his invention . " Well ! and did not [Margaret]157-margaret tell [yo]145-mary what [he]2262-his 'd done wi ' it ? It 's just like [him]2262-his though , [ne'er]5953-ne'er to say a word about it . Why , when it were paid what does [he]2262-his do , but get [[his]2262-his master]790-his master to help [him]2262-his to buy an income for [me]2264-i and [Alice]146-alice . [He]2262-his had [her]146-alice name put down for [her]146-alice life ; but , poor thing , [she]146-alice 'll not be long to the fore , [I]2264-i 'm thinking . [She]146-alice 's sadly failed of late . And so , [Mary]145-mary , [yo]145-mary see , [we]5955-we 're [two ladies o ' property]5956-two ladies o ' property . It 's a matter o ' twenty pound a year [they]5955-we tell [me]2264-i . [I]2264-i wish [the twins]545-the twins had lived , bless 'em , "[2264-i] said [she]2264-i , dropping a few tears . " [They]545-the twins should ha ' had the best o ' schooling , and [their]545-the twins belly - fulls o ' food . [I]2264-i suppose [they]545-the twins 're better off in [heaven]1833-heaven , only [I]2264-i should so like to see ['em]5959-'em . "[2264-i] [Mary]145-mary 's heart filled with love at this new proof of [Jem]154-jem 's goodness ; but [she]145-mary could not talk about it . [She]145-mary took [Jane Wilson]130-jane wilson 's hand , and pressed it with affection ; and then turned the subject to [Will]130-jane wilson , [[her]145-mary sailor nephew]2265-her sailor nephew . [Jane]130-jane wilson was a little bit sorry , but [her]130-jane wilson prosperity had made [her]130-jane wilson gentler , and [she]130-jane wilson did not resent what [she]130-jane wilson felt as [Mary]145-mary 's indifference to [Jem]154-jem and [his]154-jem merits . " [He]154-jem 's been in [Africa]64-africa and [that neighbourhood]1368-that neighbourhood , [I]130-jane wilson believe . [He]154-jem 's [a fine chap]5961-a fine chap , but [he]154-jem 's not gotten [Jem]154-jem 's hair . [His]154-jem has too much o ' the red in it . [He]154-jem sent [Alice]146-alice ( but , maybe , [she]146-alice telled [you]5962-you ) a matter o ' five pound when [he]154-jem were over before ; but that were nought to an income , [yo]5962-you know . "[130-jane wilson] " It 's not every one that can get a hundred or two at a time , "[145-mary] said [Mary]145-mary . " No ! no ! that 's true enough . There 's not many a one like [Jem]154-jem . That 's [Alice]146-alice 's step , "[145-mary] said [she]145-mary , hastening to open the door to [[her]145-mary sister - in - law]5363-her sister - in - law . [Alice]146-alice looked weary , and sad , and dusty . The weariness and the dust would not have been noticed either by [her]146-alice , or [the others]2080-the others , if it had not been for the sadness . " No letters ! "[134-mrs. wilson] said [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson . " No , none ! [I]146-alice must just wait another day to hear fra [[my]146-alice lad]1544-my lad . It 's very dree work , waiting ! "[146-alice] said [Alice]146-alice . [Margaret]157-margaret 's words came into [Mary]145-mary 's mind . [Every one]669-every one has [their]669-every one time and kind of waiting . " If [I]146-alice but knew [he]1544-my lad were safe , and not drowned ! "[146-alice] spoke [Alice]146-alice . " If [I]146-alice but knew [he]1544-my lad _ were _ drowned , [I]146-alice would ask grace to say , [Thy]5964-thy will be done . It 's the waiting . "[146-alice] " It 's hard work to be patient to [all of [us]5965-all of us]5965-all of us , "[145-mary] said [Mary]145-mary ; " [I]145-mary know [I]145-mary find it so , but [I]145-mary did not know one so good as [you]146-alice did , [Alice]146-alice ; [I]145-mary shall not think so badly of [myself]145-mary for being a bit impatient , now [I]145-mary 've heard [you]146-alice say [you]146-alice find it difficult . "[145-mary] The idea of reproach to [Alice]146-alice was the last in [Mary]145-mary 's mind ; and [Alice]146-alice knew it was . Nevertheless , [she]146-alice said , " Then , [[my]146-alice dear]5712-my dear , [I]146-alice ask [your]5712-my dear pardon , and [God]224-god 's pardon , too , if [I]146-alice 've weakened [your]5712-my dear faith , by showing [you]5712-my dear how feeble [mine]146-alice was . Half [our]5967-our life 's spent in waiting , and it ill becomes one like [me]146-alice , wi ' so many mercies , to grumble . [I]146-alice 'll try and put a bridle o'er [my]146-alice tongue , and [my]146-alice thoughts too . "[146-alice] [She]146-alice spoke in a humble and gentle voice , like one asking forgiveness . " Come , [Alice]146-alice , "[146-alice] interposed [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson , " do n't fret [yoursel]146-alice for e'er a trifle wrong said here or there . See ! [I]134-mrs. wilson 've put th ' kettle on , and [you]146-alice and [Mary]145-mary shall ha ' a dish o ' tea in no time . "[134-mrs. wilson] So [she]146-alice bustled about , and brought out a comfortable - looking substantial loaf , and set [Mary]145-mary to cut bread and butter , while [she]146-alice rattled out the tea - cups -- always a cheerful sound . Just as [they]2269-they were sitting down , there was a knock heard at the door , and without waiting for it to be opened from the inside , [some one]5544-some one lifted the latch , and in [a man]4855-a man 's voice asked , if one [George Wilson]148-george lived [there]873-there ? [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson was entering on a long and sorrowful explanation of [his]148-george having once lived [there]873-there , but of [his]148-george having dropped down dead ; when [Alice]146-alice , with the instinct of love ( for in all usual and common instances , sight and hearing failed to convey impressions to [her]146-alice until long after [other people]2274-other people had received them ) , arose , and tottered to the door . " [[My]146-alice bairn!--my own dear bairn]5968-my bairn!--my own dear bairn ! "[146-alice] [she]146-alice exclaimed , falling on [Will Wilson]2275-will wilson 's neck . [You]2276-you may fancy the hospitable and welcoming commotion that ensued ; how [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson laughed , and talked , and cried , altogether , if such a thing can be done ; and how [Mary]145-mary gazed with wondering pleasure at [[her]145-mary old playmate]2277-her old playmate ; now [a dashing , bronzed - looking , ringletted sailor]2278-a dashing , bronzed - looking , ringletted sailor , frank , and hearty , and affectionate . But it was something different from common to see [Alice]146-alice 's joy at once more having [[her]146-alice foster - child]2279-her foster - child with [her]146-alice . [She]146-alice did not speak , for [she]146-alice really could not ; but the tears came coursing down [her]146-alice old withered cheeks , and dimmed the horn spectacles [she]146-alice had put on , in order to pry lovingly into [his]2279-her foster - child face . So what with [her]146-alice failing sight , and [her]146-alice tear - blinded eyes , [she]146-alice gave up the attempt of learning [his]2279-her foster - child face by heart through the medium of that sense , and tried another . [She]146-alice passed [her]146-alice sodden , shrivelled hands , all trembling with eagerness , over [his]2279-her foster - child manly face , bent meekly down in order that [she]146-alice might more easily make [her]146-alice strange inspection . At last , [her]146-alice soul was satisfied . After tea , [Mary]145-mary , feeling sure there was much to be said on both sides , at which it would be better [no one]1202-no one should be present , not even [an intimate friend like [herself]145-mary]2281-an intimate friend like herself , got up to go away . This seemed to arouse [Alice]146-alice from [her]146-alice dreamy consciousness of exceeding happiness , and [she]146-alice hastily followed [Mary]145-mary to the door . There , standing outside , with the latch in [her]146-alice hand , [she]146-alice took hold of [Mary]145-mary 's arm , and spoke nearly the first words [she]146-alice had uttered since [[her]146-alice nephew]2054-her nephew 's return . " [[My]146-alice dear]5712-my dear ! [I]146-alice shall never forgive [mysel]146-alice , if [my]146-alice wicked words to - night are any stumbling - block in [your]145-mary path . See how [the Lord]4929-the lord has put coals of fire on [my]146-alice head ! Oh ! [Mary]145-mary , do n't let [my]146-alice being an unbelieving [Thomas]138-thomas weaken [your]145-mary faith . Wait patiently on [the Lord]4929-the lord , whatever [your]145-mary trouble may be . "[146-alice] CHAPTER XIII . [A TRAVELLER 'S TALES]2283-a traveller 's tales . " [The mermaid]5972-the mermaid sat upon the rocks All day long , Admiring [her]5972-the mermaid beauty and combing [her]5972-the mermaid locks , And singing a mermaid song . "[2283-a traveller 's tales] And hear [the mermaid]5972-the mermaid 's song [you]2285-you may , As sure as sure can be , If [you]2285-you will but follow the sun all day , And souse with [him]2286-him into [the sea]4983-the sea . " [W. S. LANDOR]283-w. s. landor . It was perhaps four or five days after the events mentioned in the last chapter , that one evening , as [Mary]145-mary stood lost in reverie at the window , [she]145-mary saw [Will Wilson]134-mrs. wilson enter [the court]604-the court , and come quickly up to [her]145-mary door . [She]145-mary was glad to see [him]2286-him , for [he]2286-him had always been [a friend of [hers]145-mary]5974-a friend of hers , perhaps too much like [her]145-mary in character ever to become any thing nearer or dearer . [She]145-mary opened the door in readiness to receive [his]2286-him frank greeting , which [she]145-mary as frankly returned . "[5972-the mermaid] Come , [Mary]145-mary ! on with bonnet and shawl , or whatever rigging [you]145-mary women require before leaving [the house]803-the house . [I]0-i 'm sent to fetch [you]145-mary , and [I]0-i ca n't lose time when [I]0-i 'm under orders . " "[0-i] Where am [I]0-i to go to ? " asked [Mary]145-mary , as [her]145-mary heart leaped up at the thought of who might be waiting for [her]145-mary . "[0-i] Not very far , " replied [he]0-i . "[0-i] Only to old Job Legh 's round the corner here . [Aunt]2289-aunt would have [me]0-i come and see [these new friends of hers]2290-these new friends of hers , and then [we]2291-we meant to ha ' come on here to see [you]145-mary and [[your]145-mary father]1640-your father , but [the old gentleman]2293-the old gentleman seems inclined to make a night of it , and have [you]145-mary all there . Where 's [[your]145-mary father]1640-your father ? [I]0-i want to see [him]1640-your father . [He]1640-your father must come too . " "[1640-your father] [He]1640-your father 's out , but [I]0-i 'll leave word next door for [him]1640-your father to follow [me]0-i ; that 's to say , if [he]1640-your father comes [home]4755-home afore long . " [She]130-jane wilson added , hesitatingly , "[2296-any one else at job] Is [any one else at Job]2296-any one else at job 's ? " "[2296-any one else at job] No ! [[My]0-i aunt]2297-my aunt [Jane]130-jane wilson would not come for [some maggot]2298-some maggot or other ; and as for [Jem]154-jem ! [I]0-i do n't know what [you]145-mary 've all been doing to [him]154-jem , but [he]154-jem 's as down - hearted a chap as [I]0-i 'd wish to see . [He]154-jem 's had [his]154-jem sorrows sure enough , [poor lad]1482-poor lad ! But it 's time for [him]154-jem to be shaking off [his]154-jem dull looks , and not go moping like [a girl]577-a girl . " "[154-jem] Then [he]154-jem 's come fra [Halifax]62-halifax , is [he]154-jem ? " asked [Mary]145-mary . "[154-jem] Yes ! [his]154-jem body 's come , but [I]0-i think [he]154-jem 's left [his]154-jem heart behind [him]154-jem . [His]154-jem tongue [I]0-i 'm sure [he]154-jem has , as [we]2301-we used to say to [childer]1572-childer , when [they]2301-we would not speak . [I]0-i try to rouse [him]154-jem up a bit , and [I]0-i think [he]154-jem likes having [me]0-i with [him]154-jem , but still [he]154-jem 's as gloomy and as dull as can be . ' Twas only yesterday [he]154-jem took [me]0-i to the works , and [you]2303-you 'd ha ' thought [us]2301-we two Quakers as the spirit had n't moved , all the way down [we]2301-we were so mum . It 's a place to craze [a man]4855-a man , certainly ; such a noisy black hole ! There were one or two things worth looking at , the bellows for instance , or the gale [they]2305-they called a bellows . [I]0-i could ha ' stood near it a whole day ; and if [I]0-i 'd a berth in [that place]2306-that place , [I]0-i should like to be [bellows - man]2307-bellows - man , if there is such a one . But [Jem]154-jem were n't diverted even with that ; [he]154-jem stood as grave as [a judge]2308-a judge while it blew [my]0-i hat out o ' [my]0-i hand . [He]154-jem 's lost all relish for [his]154-jem food , too , which frets [[my]0-i aunt]2297-my aunt sadly . Come ! [Mary]145-mary , ar'n't [you]145-mary ready ? " [She]145-mary had not been able to gather if [she]145-mary were to see [Jem]154-jem at [Job Legh 's]156-job ; but when the door was opened , [she]145-mary at once saw and felt [he]154-jem was not [there]873-there . The evening then would be a blank ; at least so [she]145-mary thought for the first five minutes ; but [she]145-mary soon forgot [her]145-mary disappointment in the cheerful meeting of [old friends]543-old friends , all , except [herself]145-mary , with some cause for rejoicing at that very time . [Margaret]157-margaret , who could not be idle , was knitting away , with [her]157-margaret face looking full into [the room]616-the room , away from [her]157-margaret work . [Alice]146-alice sat meek and patient with [her]146-alice dimmed eyes and gentle look , trying to see and to hear , but never complaining ; indeed , in [her]146-alice inner self [she]146-alice was blessing [God]224-god for [her]146-alice happiness ; for the joy of having [[her]146-alice nephew]2054-her nephew , [[her]146-alice child]1391-her child , near [her]146-alice , was far more present to [her]146-alice mind , than [her]146-alice deprivations of sight and hearing . [Job]156-job was in the full glory of [host]5980-host and [hostess]953-hostess too , for by a tacit agreement [he]156-job had roused [himself]156-job from [his]156-job habitual abstraction , and had assumed many of [Margaret]157-margaret 's little household duties . While [he]156-job moved about [he]156-job was deep in conversation with [the young sailor]5982-the young sailor , trying to extract from [him]156-job any circumstances connected with the natural history of [the different countries [he]156-job had visited]5983-the different countries he had visited . "[145-mary] Oh ! if [you]2310-you are fond of grubs , and flies , and beetles , there 's no place for 'em like [Sierra Leone]66-sierra leone . [I]0-i wish [you]2310-you 'd had some of [ours]2311-we ; [we]2311-we had rather too much of a good thing ; [we]2311-we drank them with [our]2311-we drink , and could scarcely keep from eating them with [our]2311-we food . [I]0-i never thought [any folk]2312-any folk could care for such fat green beasts as those , or [I]0-i would ha ' brought [you]2310-you [them]2313-them by [the thousand]2314-the thousand . A plate full o ' peas - soup would ha ' been full enough for [you]2310-you , [I]0-i dare say ; it were often too full for [us]2311-we . " "[0-i] [I]0-i would [ha]2315-ha ' given a good deal for some on 'em , " said [Job]156-job . "[0-i] Well , [I]0-i knew [folk]5093-folk at [home]4755-home liked some o ' the queer things one meets with abroad ; but [I]0-i never thought [they]5093-folk 'd care for [them]5093-folk nasty slimy things . [I]0-i were always on the look - out for [a mermaid]2318-a mermaid , for that [I]0-i knew were a curiosity . " "[2310-you] [You]2310-you might ha ' looked long enough , " said [Job]156-job , in an under - tone of contempt , which , however , the quick ears of [the sailor]5011-the sailor caught . "[2310-you] Not so long , [master]4919-master , in some latitudes , as [you]4919-master think . It stands to reason th ' sea hereabouts is too cold for [mermaids]2320-mermaids ; for [women]4730-women here do n't go half - naked on account o ' climate . But [I]0-i 've been in [lands where muslin were too hot to wear on land]2322-lands where muslin were too hot to wear on land , and where [the sea were more than milk - warm]2323-the sea were more than milk - warm ; and though [I]0-i 'd never the good luck to see [a mermaid]2318-a mermaid in that latitude , [I]0-i know [them]2320-mermaids that has . " "[291-jack harris] Do tell [us]2325-us about it , " cried [Mary]145-mary . "[291-jack harris] Pooh , pooh ! " said [Job]156-job [the naturalist]5985-the naturalist . Both speeches determined [Will]154-jem to go on with [his]154-jem story . What could [a fellow]5986-a fellow who had never been many miles from [home]4755-home know about the wonders of [the deep]5988-the deep , that [he]154-jem should put [him]154-jem down in that way ? "[291-jack harris] Well , it were [Jack Harris]291-jack harris , [[our]2325-us third mate]2326-our third mate last voyage , as many and many a time telled [us]2325-us all about it . [You]2327-you see [he]291-jack harris were becalmed off [Chatham Island]67-chatham island ( that 's in [the Great Pacific]68-the great pacific , and a warm enough latitude for mermaids , and sharks , and such like perils ) . So [some of [the men]1152-the men]2328-some of the men took [the long boat]2330-the long boat , and pulled for [the island]2331-the island to see what it were like ; and when [they]2328-some of the men got near , [they]2328-some of the men heard a puffing , like a creature come up to take breath ; [you]2327-you 've never heard [a diver]2332-a diver ? No ! Well ! [you]2327-you 've heard [folks]4739-folks in [th ' asthma]2334-th ' asthma , and it were for [all the world]2335-all the world like that . So [they]2328-some of the men looked around , and what should [they]2328-some of the men see but [a mermaid]2318-a mermaid , sitting on a rock , and sunning [herself]2318-a mermaid . [The water]4976-the water is always warmer when it 's rough , [you]2327-you know , so [I]0-i suppose in the calm [she]2318-a mermaid felt it rather chilly , and had come up to warm [herself]2318-a mermaid . " "[2318-a mermaid] What was [she]2318-a mermaid like ? " asked [Mary]145-mary , breathlessly . [Job]156-job took [his]156-job pipe off the chimney - piece and began to smoke with very audible puffs , as if the story were not worth listening to . "[2318-a mermaid] Oh ! [Jack]291-jack harris used to say [she]2318-a mermaid was for all [the world]1479-the world as beautiful as [any of [the wax ladies in [the barbers ' shops]2341-the barbers ' shops]2340-the wax ladies in the barbers ' shops]2339-any of the wax ladies in the barbers ' shops ; only , [Mary]145-mary , there were one little difference : [her]2318-a mermaid hair was bright grass green . " "[0-i] [I]0-i should not think that was pretty , " said [Mary]145-mary , hesitatingly ; as if not liking to doubt the perfection of any thing belonging to such an acknowledged beauty . "[0-i] Oh ! but it is when [you]2327-you 're used to it . [I]0-i always think when first [we]2342-we get sight of [land]2343-land , there 's no colour so lovely as grass green . However , [she]2318-a mermaid had green hair sure enough ; and were proud enough of it , too ; for [she]2318-a mermaid were combing it out full - length when first [they]2344-they saw [her]2318-a mermaid . [They]2344-they all thought [she]2318-a mermaid were a fair prize , and may be as good as a whale in ready money ( [they]2344-they were [whale - fishers]2345-whale - fishers [you]2327-you know ) . For [some folk]2346-some folk think a deal of [mermaids]2320-mermaids , whatever [other folk]2348-other folk do . " This was a hit at [Job]156-job , who retaliated in a series of sonorous spittings and puffs . "[0-i] So , as [I]0-i were saying , [they]2344-they pulled towards [her]2318-a mermaid , thinking to catch [her]2318-a mermaid . [She]2318-a mermaid were all the while combing [her]2318-a mermaid beautiful hair , and beckoning to [them]2344-they , while with the other hand [she]2318-a mermaid held a looking - glass . " "[2318-a mermaid] How many hands had [she]2318-a mermaid ? " asked [Job]156-job . "[2318-a mermaid] Two , to be sure , just like [any other woman]2349-any other woman , " answered [Will]154-jem , indignantly . "[2349-any other woman] Oh ! [I]0-i thought [you]0-i said [she]2318-a mermaid beckoned with one hand , and combed [her]2318-a mermaid hair with another , and held a looking - glass with a third , " said [Job]156-job , with provoking quietness . "[2318-a mermaid] No ! [I]0-i did n't ! at least if [I]0-i did , [I]0-i meant [she]2318-a mermaid did one thing after another , as [any one]504-any one but " ( here [he]0-i mumbled a word or two ) "[145-mary] could understand . Well , [Mary]145-mary , " turning very decidedly towards [her]2318-a mermaid , "[2318-a mermaid] when [she]2318-a mermaid saw [them]2344-they coming near , whether it were [she]2318-a mermaid grew frightened at [their]2344-they fowling - pieces , as [they]2344-they had on board , for a bit o ' shooting on [the island]2331-the island , or whether it were [she]2318-a mermaid were just a fickle jade as did not rightly know [her]2318-a mermaid own mind ( which , seeing one half of [her]2318-a mermaid was [woman]5701-woman , [I]0-i think [myself]0-i was most probable ) , but when [they]2344-they were only about two oars ' length from the rock where [she]2318-a mermaid sat , down [she]2318-a mermaid plopped into the water , leaving nothing but [her]2318-a mermaid hinder end of a fish tail sticking up for a minute , and then that disappeared too . " "[2353-the man who had the second watch one night] And did [they]2344-they never see [her]2318-a mermaid again ? " asked [Mary]145-mary . "[2344-they] Never so plain ; [the man who had the second watch one night]2353-the man who had the second watch one night declared [he]2353-the man who had the second watch one night saw [her]2318-a mermaid swimming round [the ship]5017-the ship , and holding up [her]2318-a mermaid glass for [him]2353-the man who had the second watch one night to look in ; and then [he]2353-the man who had the second watch one night saw [the little cottage near [Aber]69-aber in [Wales]70-wales]2355-the little cottage near aber in wales ( where [[his]2353-the man who had the second watch one night wife]525-his wife lived ) as plain as ever [he]2353-the man who had the second watch one night saw [it]2355-the little cottage near aber in wales in life , and [[his]2353-the man who had the second watch one night wife]525-his wife standing outside , shading [her]2318-a mermaid eyes as if [she]2318-a mermaid were looking for [him]2353-the man who had the second watch one night . But [Jack Harris]291-jack harris gave [him]2353-the man who had the second watch one night no credit , for [he]291-jack harris said [he]291-jack harris were always a bit of [a romancer]2358-a romancer , and beside that , were [a home - sick , down - hearted chap]2359-a home - sick , down - hearted chap . " "[291-jack harris] [I]0-i wish [they]2360-they had caught [her]525-his wife , " said [Mary]145-mary , musing . "[2360-they] [They]2360-they got one thing as belonged to [her]525-his wife , " replied [Will]154-jem , "[0-i] and that [I]0-i 've often seen with [my]0-i own eyes , and [I]0-i reckon it 's a sure proof of the truth of [their]2360-they story ; for [them]2360-they that wants proof . " "[0-i] What was it ? " asked [Margaret]157-margaret , almost anxious [[her]157-margaret grandfather]1036-her grandfather should be convinced . "[0-i] Why , in [her]525-his wife hurry [she]525-his wife left [her]525-his wife comb on [the rock]2361-the rock , and [one o ' [the men]1152-the men]2362-one o ' the men spied it ; so [they]2360-they thought that were better than nothing , and [they]2360-they rowed there and took it , and [Jack Harris]291-jack harris had it on board [the _ John Cropper _]2364-the _ john cropper _ , and [I]0-i saw [him]291-jack harris comb [his]291-jack harris hair with it every Sunday morning . " "[291-jack harris] What was it like ? " asked [Mary]145-mary , eagerly ; [her]145-mary imagination running on coral combs , studded with pearls . "[291-jack harris] Why , if it had not had such a strange yarn belonging to it , [you]2365-you 'd never ha ' noticed it from any other small - tooth comb . " "[0-i] [I]0-i should rather think not , " sneered [Job Legh]156-job . [The sailor]5011-the sailor bit [his]5011-the sailor lips to keep down [his]5011-the sailor anger against [an old man]1627-an old man . [Margaret]157-margaret felt very uneasy , knowing [[her]157-margaret grandfather]1036-her grandfather so well , and not daring to guess what caustic remark might come next to irritate [the young sailor guest]5993-the young sailor guest . [Mary]145-mary , however , was too much interested by the wonders of [the deep]5988-the deep to perceive the incredulity with which [Job Legh]156-job received [Wilson]154-jem 's account of the mermaid ; and when [he]156-job left off , half offended , and very much inclined not to open [his]156-job lips again through the evening , [she]145-mary eagerly said , "[0-i] Oh do tell [us]2366-us something more of what [you]2365-you hear and see on [board ship]2367-board ship . Do , [Will]154-jem ! " "[154-jem] What 's the use , [Mary]145-mary , if [folk]5093-folk wo n't believe one . There are things [I]0-i saw with [my]0-i own eyes , that [some people]2369-some people would pish and pshaw at , as if [I]0-i were [a baby to be put down by cross noises]2370-a baby to be put down by cross noises . But [I]0-i 'll tell [you]145-mary , [Mary]145-mary , " with an emphasis on _ [you]145-mary _ , "[0-i] some more of the wonders of [the sea]4983-the sea , sin ' [you]145-mary 're not too wise to believe [me]0-i . [I]0-i have seen a fish fly . " This did stagger [Mary]145-mary . [She]145-mary had heard of mermaids as signs of [inns]5995-inns , and as sea - wonders , but never of flying fish . Not so [Job]156-job . [He]156-job put down [his]156-job pipe , and nodding [his]156-job head as a token of approbation , [he]156-job said "[0-i] Ay , ay ! [young man]2372-young man . Now [you]2372-young man 're speaking truth . " "[2372-young man] Well now ! [you]2372-young man 'll swallow that , [old gentleman]2373-old gentleman . [You]2372-young man 'll credit [me]0-i when [I]0-i say [I]0-i 've seen a crittur half fish , half bird , and [you]2372-young man wo n't credit [me]0-i when [I]0-i say there be such beasts as mermaids , half fish , [half woman]2374-half woman . To [me]0-i , [one]518-one 's just as strange as t'other . " "[518-one] [You]2372-young man never saw [the mermaid yoursel]2376-the mermaid yoursel , " interposed [Margaret]157-margaret , gently . But "[2376-the mermaid yoursel] love [me]0-i , love [my]0-i dog , " was [Will Wilson]5996-will wilson 's motto , only [his]0-i version was "[2376-the mermaid yoursel] believe [me]0-i , believe [Jack Harris]291-jack harris ; " and the remark was not so soothing to [him]0-i as it was intended to have been . "[291-jack harris] It 's [the Exocetus]2377-the exocetus ; one of [the Malacopterygii Abdominales]2378-the malacopterygii abdominales , " said [Job]156-job , much interested . "[2378-the malacopterygii abdominales] Ay , there [you]2372-young man go ! [You]2372-young man 're [one o ' [[them]2378-the malacopterygii abdominales folks]2380-them folks as never knows beasts unless [they]2378-the malacopterygii abdominales 're called out o ' [their]2378-the malacopterygii abdominales names]2379-one o ' them folks as never knows beasts unless they 're called out o ' their names . Put 'em in Sunday clothes and [you]2372-young man know 'em , but in [their]2378-the malacopterygii abdominales work - a - day English [you]2372-young man never know nought about 'em . [I]0-i 've met wi ' many o ' [your]2372-young man kidney ; and if [I]0-i 'd ha ' known it , [I]0-i 'd [ha]2381-ha ' christened [poor [Jack]291-jack harris 's mermaid]2382-poor jack 's mermaid wi ' some grand gibberish of a name . [Mermaidicus Jack Harrisensis]292-mermaidicus jack harrisensis ; that 's just like [their]2378-the malacopterygii abdominales new - fangled words . [D'ye]293-d'ye believe there 's such a thing as [the Mermaidicus]2383-the mermaidicus , [master]4919-master ? " asked [Will]154-jem , enjoying [his]154-jem own joke uncommonly , as [most people]5997-most people do . "[0-i] Not [I]0-i ! Tell [me]0-i about the-- " "[0-i] Well ! " said [Will]154-jem , pleased at having excited [the old gentleman]2293-the old gentleman 's faith and credit at last . "[0-i] It were on this last voyage , about a day 's sail from [Madeira]71-madeira , that one of [[our]2385-our men--]2386-our men-- " "[2386-our men--] Not [Jack Harris]291-jack harris , [I]0-i hope , " murmured [Job]156-job . "[0-i] Called [me]0-i , " continued [Will]154-jem , not noticing the interruption , "[0-i] to see the what [d'ye]293-d'ye call it -- flying fish [I]0-i say it is . [It]2387-it were twenty feet out o ' water , and it flew near on to a hundred yards . But [I]0-i say , [old gentleman]2373-old gentleman , [I]0-i ha ' gotten one dried , and if [you]2373-old gentleman 'll take it , why , [I]0-i 'll give it [you]2373-old gentleman ; only , " [he]0-i added , in a lower tone , "[0-i] [I]0-i wish [you]2373-old gentleman 'd just gie [me]0-i credit for the Mermaidicus . " [I]2389-i really believe if the assuming faith in the story of the mermaid had been made the condition of receiving the flying fish , [Job Legh]156-job , [sincere man]5999-sincere man as [he]156-job was , would have pretended belief ; [he]156-job was so much delighted at the idea of possessing this specimen . [He]156-job won [the sailor]5011-the sailor 's heart by getting up to shake both [his]156-job hands in [his]156-job vehement gratitude , puzzling poor old Alice , who yet smiled through [her]6001-her wonder ; for [she]6001-her understood the action to indicate some kindly feeling towards [[her]6001-her nephew]2054-her nephew . [Job]156-job wanted to prove [his]156-job gratitude , and was puzzled how to do it . [He]156-job feared [the young man]5590-the young man would not appreciate any of [his]156-job duplicate [Araneides]294-araneides ; not even the great American Mygale , one of [his]156-job most precious treasures ; or else [he]156-job would gladly have bestowed any duplicate on [the donor of [a real dried Exocetus]6005-a real dried exocetus]6004-the donor of a real dried exocetus . What could [he]156-job do for [him]5590-the young man ? [He]156-job could ask [Margaret]157-margaret to sing . [Other folks beside [[her]157-margaret old doating grandfather]6007-her old doating grandfather]6006-other folks beside her old doating grandfather thought a deal of [her]157-margaret songs . So [Margaret]157-margaret began some of [her]157-margaret noble old - fashioned songs . [She]157-margaret knew no modern music ( for which [[her]157-margaret auditors]6008-her auditors might have been thankful ) , but [she]157-margaret poured [her]157-margaret rich voice out in some of the old canzonets [she]157-margaret had lately learnt while accompanying [the musical lecturer]6009-the musical lecturer on [his]6009-the musical lecturer tour . [Mary]145-mary was amused to see how [the young sailor]5982-the young sailor sat entranced ; mouth , eyes , all open , in order to catch every breath of sound . [His]5982-the young sailor very lids refused to wink , as if afraid in that brief proverbial interval to lose a particle of the rich music that floated through [the room]616-the room . For the first time the idea crossed [Mary]145-mary 's mind that it was possible the plain little sensible [Margaret]157-margaret , so prim and demure , might have power over the heart of the handsome , dashing , spirited [Will Wilson]6012-will wilson . [Job]156-job , too , was rapidly changing [his]156-job opinion of [[his]156-job new guest]6013-his new guest . The flying fish went a great way , and [his]156-job undisguised admiration for [Margaret]157-margaret 's singing carried [him]156-job still further . It was amusing enough to see [these two]6014-these two , within the hour so barely civil to [each other]436-each other , endeavouring now to be ultra - agreeable . [Will]154-jem , as soon as [he]154-jem had taken breath ( a long , deep gasp of admiration ) after [Margaret]157-margaret 's song , sidled up to [Job]156-job , and asked [him]156-job in a sort of doubting tone , "[2389-i] [You]2389-i would n't like a live Manx cat , would [ye]2389-i , [master]4919-master ? " "[2389-i] A what ? " exclaimed [Job]156-job . "[0-i] [I]0-i do n't know its best name , " said [Will]154-jem , humbly . "[0-i] But [we]2391-we call ['em]2392-they just Manx cats . [They]2392-they 're cats without tails . " Now Job , in all [his]156-job natural history , had never heard of such animals ; so [Will]154-jem continued , "[2392-they] Because [I]0-i 'm going , afore joining [[my]0-i ship]2393-my ship , to see [[mother]4845-mother 's friends]2395-mother 's friends in [the island]2331-the island , and would gladly bring [you]2397-you one , if so be [you]2397-you 'd like to have it . [They]2392-they look as queer and out o ' nature as flying fish , [or"--he]6016-or"--he gulped the words down that should have followed . "[2392-they] Especially when [you]2397-you see ['em]2398-'em walking a roof - top , right again the sky , when a cat , as is a proper cat , is sure to stick [her]2399-her tail stiff out behind , like [a slack - rope dancer a - balancing]2400-a slack - rope dancer a - balancing ; but these cats having no tail , can not stick it out , which captivates [some people]2369-some people uncommonly . If yo'll allow [me]0-i , [I]0-i 'll bring one for [Miss]2402-miss [there]873-there , " jerking [his]0-i head at [Margaret]157-margaret . [Job]156-job assented with grateful curiosity , wishing much to see the tail - less phenomenon . "[0-i] When are [you]0-i going to sail ? " asked [Mary]145-mary . "[0-i] [I]0-i can not justly say ; [[our]2404-our ship]2405-our ship 's bound for [America]72-america next voyage , [they]2406-they tell [me]0-i . [A mess - mate]2407-a mess - mate will let [me]0-i know when [her]2407-a mess - mate sailing - day is fixed ; but [I]0-i 've got to go to [th ' Isle o ' Man]2408-th ' isle o ' man first . [I]0-i promised [uncle]2409-uncle last time [I]0-i were in [England]46-england to go this next time . [I]0-i may have to hoist the blue Peter any day ; so , make much of [me]0-i while [you]2410-you have [me]0-i , [Mary]145-mary . " [Job]156-job asked [him]2410-you if [he]0-i had ever been in [America]72-america . "[2410-you] Have n't [I]0-i ? North and South both ! This time [we]2411-we 're bound to [North]2412-north . [Yankee - Land]73-yankee - land , as [we]2411-we call [it]73-yankee - land , where [Uncle Sam]295-uncle sam lives . " "[295-uncle sam] Uncle who ? " said [Mary]145-mary . "[295-uncle sam] Oh , it 's a way [sailors]2413-sailors have of speaking . [I]0-i only mean [I]0-i 'm going to [Boston]74-boston , U. S. , that 's [Uncle Sam]295-uncle sam . " [Mary]145-mary did not understand , so [she]145-mary left [him]0-i and went to sit by [Alice]146-alice , who could not hear conversation unless expressly addressed to [her]145-mary . [She]146-alice had sat patiently silent the greater part of the night , and now greeted [Mary]145-mary with a quiet smile . "[295-uncle sam] Where 's [[yo'r]2414-yo'r father]2415-yo'r father ? " asked [she]145-mary . "[2415-yo'r father] [I]0-i guess [he]2415-yo'r father 's at [[his]2415-yo'r father Union]5810-his union ; [he]2415-yo'r father 's [there]873-there most evenings . " [Alice]146-alice shook [her]146-alice head ; but whether it were that [she]146-alice did not hear , or that [she]146-alice did not quite approve of what [she]146-alice heard , [Mary]145-mary could not make out . [She]145-mary sat silently watching [Alice]146-alice , and regretting over [her]146-alice dimmed and veiled eyes , formerly so bright and speaking ; as if [Alice]146-alice understood by some other sense what was passing in [Mary]145-mary 's mind , [she]146-alice turned suddenly round , and answered [Mary]145-mary 's thought . "[2415-yo'r father] [Yo're]2418-yo're mourning for [me]0-i , [[my]0-i dear]5712-my dear ; and there 's no need , [Mary]145-mary . [I]0-i 'm as happy as [a child]4770-a child . [I]0-i sometimes think [I]0-i am [a child]4770-a child , whom [the Lord]4929-the lord is hushabying to [my]0-i long sleep . For when [I]0-i were [a nurse - girl]2423-a nurse - girl , [[my]0-i missis]4756-my missis alway telled [me]0-i to speak very soft and low , and to darken [the room]616-the room that [[her]4756-my missis little one]2426-her little one might go to sleep ; and now all noises are hushed and still to [me]0-i , and [the bonny earth]2427-the bonny earth seems dim and dark , and [I]0-i know it 's [[my]0-i Father]5863-my father lulling [me]0-i away to [my]0-i long sleep . [I]0-i 'm very well content , and [yo]2429-yo must n't fret for [me]0-i . [I]0-i 've had well nigh every blessing in life [I]0-i could desire . " [Mary]145-mary thought of [Alice]146-alice 's long - cherished , fond wish to revisit [the home of [her]146-alice childhood]6017-the home of her childhood , so often and often deferred , and now probably never to take place . Or if it did , how changed from the fond anticipation of what it was to have been ! It would be a mockery to [the blind and deaf Alice]6018-the blind and deaf alice . The evening came quickly to an end . There was the humble cheerful meal , and then the bustling merry farewell , and [Mary]145-mary was once more in the quietness and solitude of [[her]145-mary own dingy , dreary - looking home]6019-her own dingy , dreary - looking home ; [[her]145-mary father]564-her father still out , the fire extinguished , and [her]145-mary evening 's task of work lying all undone upon the dresser . But it had been a pleasant little interlude to think upon . It had distracted [her]145-mary attention for a few hours from the pressure of many uneasy thoughts , of the dark , heavy , oppressive times , when sorrow and want seemed to surround [her]145-mary on every side ; of [[her]145-mary father]564-her father , [his]564-her father changed and altered looks , telling so plainly of broken health , and an embittered heart ; of the morrow , and the morrow beyond that , to be spent in [that close monotonous work - room]6022-that close monotonous work - room , with [Sally Leadbitter]162-sally 's odious whispers hissing in [her]145-mary ear ; and of the hunted look , so full of dread , from [Miss Simmonds]152-miss simmonds ' door - step up and down [the street]4821-the street , lest [[her]145-mary persecuting lover]6024-her persecuting lover should be near : for [he]564-her father lay in wait for [her]145-mary with wonderful perseverance , and of late had made [himself]564-her father almost hateful , by the unmanly force which [he]564-her father had used to detain [her]145-mary to listen to [him]564-her father , and the indifference with which [he]564-her father exposed [her]145-mary to the remarks of [the passers - by]5408-the passers - by , [any one of whom might circulate reports which it would be terrible for [[her]145-mary father]564-her father to hear]6026-any one of whom might circulate reports which it would be terrible for her father to hear -- and worse than death should [they]6026-any one of whom might circulate reports which it would be terrible for her father to hear reach [Jem Wilson]154-jem . And all this [she]145-mary had drawn upon [herself]145-mary by [her]145-mary giddy flirting . Oh ! how [she]145-mary loathed the recollection of the hot summer evening , when , worn out by stitching and sewing , [she]145-mary had loitered homewards with weary languor , and first listened to the voice of [the tempter]6028-the tempter . And [Jem Wilson]154-jem ! Oh , [Jem]154-jem , [Jem]154-jem , why did [you]154-jem not come to receive some of the modest looks and words of love which [Mary]145-mary longed to give [you]154-jem , to try and make up for the hasty rejection which [you]154-jem as hastily took to be final , though [both]876-both mourned over it with many tears . But day after day passed away , and patience seemed of no avail ; and [Mary]145-mary 's cry was ever the old moan of [the Moated Grange]296-the moated grange , "[2430-he] Why comes [he]2430-he not , " [she]145-mary said , "[2430-he] [I]0-i am aweary , aweary , [I]0-i would that [I]0-i were dead . " CHAPTER XIV . [JEM]154-jem 'S INTERVIEW WITH [POOR ESTHER]132-esther . "[0-i] Know the temptation ere [you]2431-you judge the crime ! Look on this tree--'twas green , and fair , and graceful ; Yet now , save these few shoots , how dry and rotten ! [Thou]2432-thou canst not tell the cause . Not long ago , A neighbour oak , with which its roots were twined , In falling wrenched them with such cruel force , That though [we]2433-we covered them again with care , Its beauty withered , and it pined away . So , could [we]2433-we look into the human breast , How oft the fatal blight that meets [our]2433-we view , Should [we]2433-we trace down to the torn , bleeding fibres Of a too trusting heart -- where it were shame , For pitying tears , to give contempt or blame . " "[4831-missis] [STREET WALKS]75-street walks . " The month was over;--the honeymoon to [the newly - married]6030-the newly - married ; the exquisite convalescence to [the "[4831-missis] living mother of [a living child]2434-a living child]6031-the " living mother of a living child ; " the "[154-jem] first dark days of nothingness " to [the widow]1229-the widow and [the child]805-the child bereaved ; the term of penance , of hard labour , and solitary confinement , to [the shrinking , shivering , hopeless prisoner]6034-the shrinking , shivering , hopeless prisoner . "[154-jem] Sick , and in [prison]2099-prison , and [ye]2436-i visited [me]0-i . " Shall [you]2436-i , or [I]2436-i , receive such blessing ? [I]2436-i know one who will . [An overseer of a foundry]6035-an overseer of a foundry , [an aged man , with hoary hair]6036-an aged man , with hoary hair , has spent [his]6035-an overseer of a foundry Sabbaths , for many years , in visiting [the prisoners]6037-the prisoners and the afflicted in [[Manchester]1-manchester New Bailey]6038-manchester new bailey ; not merely advising and comforting , but putting means into [their]6037-the prisoners power of regaining the virtue and the peace [they]6037-the prisoners had lost ; becoming [himself]6035-an overseer of a foundry [their]6037-the prisoners guarantee in obtaining employment , and never deserting [those who have once asked help from [him]6035-an overseer of a foundry]6039-those who have once asked help from him . [ 43 ] [ Footnote 43 : Vide _ [Manchester]1-manchester Guardian _ , of Wednesday , March 18 , 1846 ; and also the Reports of [Captain Williams , [prison inspector]6041-prison inspector]6040-captain williams , prison inspector . ] [Esther]132-esther 's term of imprisonment was ended . [She]132-esther received a good character in [the governor]6042-the governor 's books ; [she]132-esther had picked [her]132-esther daily quantity of oakum , had never deserved the extra punishment of the tread - mill , and had been civil and decorous in [her]132-esther language . And once more [she]132-esther was out of [prison]2099-prison . The door closed behind [her]132-esther with a ponderous clang , and in [her]132-esther desolation [she]132-esther felt as if shut out of [home]4755-home -- from [the only shelter [she]132-esther could meet with]6045-the only shelter she could meet with , houseless and pennyless as [she]132-esther was , on that dreary day . But it was but for an instant that [she]132-esther stood there doubting . One thought had haunted [her]132-esther both by night and by day , with monomaniacal incessancy ; and that thought was how to save [Mary]145-mary ( [[her]132-esther dead sister 's only child]6046-her dead sister 's only child , [[her]132-esther own little pet]6047-her own little pet in the days of [her]132-esther innocence ) from following in the same downward path to vice . To whom could [she]132-esther speak and ask for aid ? [She]132-esther shrank from the idea of addressing [John Barton]131-john barton again ; [her]132-esther heart sank within [her]132-esther , at the remembrance of [his]131-john barton fierce repulsing action , and far fiercer words . It seemed worse than death to reveal [her]132-esther condition to [Mary]145-mary , else [she]132-esther sometimes thought that this course would be the most terrible , the most efficient warning . [She]132-esther must speak ; to that [she]132-esther was soul - compelled ; but to whom ? [She]132-esther dreaded addressing [any of [[her]132-esther former female acquaintance]6049-her former female acquaintance]6048-any of her former female acquaintance , even supposing [they]6048-any of her former female acquaintance had sense , or spirit , or interest enough to undertake [her]132-esther mission . To whom shall [the outcast prostitute]6050-the outcast prostitute tell [her]6050-the outcast prostitute tale ? Who will give [her]6050-the outcast prostitute help in [her]6050-the outcast prostitute day of need ? [Hers]6050-the outcast prostitute is [the leper - sin]6051-the leper - sin , and [all stand aloof]6052-all stand aloof dreading to be counted [unclean]6053-unclean . In [her]132-esther wild night wanderings , [she]132-esther had noted the haunts and habits of [many a one who little thought of [a watcher in [the poor forsaken woman]6056-the poor forsaken woman]6055-a watcher in the poor forsaken woman]6054-many a one who little thought of a watcher in the poor forsaken woman . [You]6057-you may easily imagine that a double interest was attached by [her]132-esther to the ways and companionships of those with whom [she]132-esther had been acquainted in the days which , when present , [she]132-esther [had considered hardly - worked and monotonous]6058-had considered hardly - worked and monotonous , but which now in retrospection seemed so happy and unclouded . Accordingly , [she]132-esther had , as [we]6059-we have seen , known where to meet with [John Barton]131-john barton on that unfortunate night , which had only produced irritation in [him]131-john barton , and a month 's imprisonment to [her]132-esther . [She]132-esther had also observed that [he]131-john barton was still intimate with [the Wilsons]144-the wilsons . [She]132-esther had seen [him]131-john barton walking and talking with both [father]4863-father and [son]1435-son ; [[her]132-esther old friends]6062-her old friends too ; and [she]132-esther had shed unregarded , unvalued tears , when [some one]5544-some one had casually told [her]132-esther of [George Wilson]148-george 's sudden death . It now flashed across [her]132-esther mind , that to [the son]1438-the son , to [[Mary]145-mary 's play - fellow]6065-mary 's play - fellow , [[her]132-esther elder brother]6066-her elder brother in the days of childhood , [her]132-esther tale might be told , and listened to with interest , and some mode of action suggested by [him]131-john barton by which [Mary]145-mary might be guarded and saved . All these thoughts had passed through [her]132-esther mind while yet [she]132-esther was in [prison]2099-prison ; so when [she]132-esther was turned out , [her]132-esther purpose was clear , and [she]132-esther did not feel [her]132-esther desolation of freedom as [she]132-esther would otherwise have done . That night [she]132-esther stationed [herself]132-esther early near [the foundry where [she]132-esther knew [Jem]154-jem worked]6068-the foundry where she knew jem worked ; [he]154-jem stayed later than usual , being detained by some arrangements for the morrow . [She]132-esther grew tired and impatient ; [many workmen]6069-many workmen had come out of the door in the long , dead , brick wall , and eagerly had [she]132-esther peered into [their]6069-many workmen faces , deaf to all insult or curse . [He]154-jem must have gone [home]4755-home early ; one more turn in [the street]4821-the street , and [she]132-esther would go . During that turn [he]154-jem came out , and in the quiet of [that street of workshops]6072-that street of workshops and [warehouses]1597-warehouses , [she]132-esther directly heard [his]154-jem steps . Now [her]132-esther heart failed [her]132-esther for an instant ; but still [she]132-esther was not daunted from [her]132-esther purpose , painful as its fulfilment was sure to be . [She]132-esther laid [her]132-esther hand on [his]154-jem arm . As [she]132-esther expected , after a momentary glance at [the person who thus endeavoured to detain [him]154-jem]6074-the person who thus endeavoured to detain him , [he]154-jem made an effort to shake it off , and pass on . But trembling as [she]132-esther was , [she]132-esther had provided against this by a firm and unusual grasp . "[2436-i] [You]2437-you must listen to [me]0-i , [Jem Wilson]154-jem , " [she]132-esther said , with almost an accent of command . "[154-jem] Go away , [missis]4831-missis ; [I]0-i 've nought to do with [you]2437-you , either in hearkening , or talking . " [He]154-jem made another struggle . "[2437-you] [You]2437-you must listen , " [she]132-esther said again , authoritatively , "[2437-you] for [Mary Barton]145-mary 's sake . " The spell of [her]132-esther name was as potent as that of [the mariner]6075-the mariner 's glittering eye . "[154-jem] [He]154-jem listened like [a three - year child]2439-a three - year child . " "[154-jem] [I]0-i know [you]2437-you care enough for [her]145-mary to wish to save [her]145-mary from harm . " [He]154-jem interrupted [his]154-jem earnest gaze into [her]132-esther face , with the exclamation-- "[2437-you] And who can [yo]2437-you be to know [Mary Barton]145-mary , or to know that [she]145-mary 's ought to [me]0-i ? " There was a little strife in [Esther]132-esther 's mind for an instant , between the shame of acknowledging [herself]132-esther , and the additional weight to [her]132-esther revelation which such acknowledgment would give . Then [she]132-esther spoke . "[2437-you] Do [you]2437-you remember [Esther]132-esther , [the sister of [[John Barton]131-john barton 's wife]2441-john barton 's wife]2440-the sister of john barton 's wife ? [the aunt to [Mary]145-mary]2442-the aunt to mary ? And the Valentine [I]0-i sent [you]2437-you last February ten years ? " "[0-i] Yes , [I]0-i mind [her]132-esther well ! But [yo]2437-you are not [Esther]132-esther , are [you]2437-you ? " [He]2437-you looked again into [her]132-esther face , and seeing that indeed it was [[his]2437-you boyhood]6076-his boyhood 's friend , [he]2437-you took [her]132-esther hand , and shook it with a cordiality that forgot the present in the past . "[2437-you] Why , [Esther]132-esther ! Where han [ye]132-esther been this many a year ? Where han [ye]132-esther been wandering that [we]2443-we none of [us]2443-we could find [you]132-esther out ? " The question was asked thoughtlessly , but answered with fierce earnestness . "[132-esther] Where have [I]0-i been ? What have [I]0-i been doing ? Why do [you]2437-you torment [me]0-i with questions like these ? Can [you]2437-you not guess ? But the story of [my]0-i life is wanted to give force to [my]0-i speech , afterwards [I]0-i will tell it [you]2437-you . Nay ! do n't change [your]2437-you fickle mind now , and say [you]2437-you do n't want to hear it . [You]2437-you must hear it , and [I]0-i must tell it ; and then see after [Mary]145-mary , and take care [she]145-mary does not become like [me]0-i . As [she]145-mary is loving now , so did [I]0-i love once ; one above [me]0-i far . " [She]145-mary remarked not , in [her]145-mary own absorption , the change in [Jem]154-jem 's breathing , the sudden clutch at the wall which told the fearfully vivid interest [he]154-jem took in what [she]145-mary said . "[2444-he] [He]2444-he was so handsome , so kind ! Well , [the regiment]2445-the regiment was ordered to [Chester]76-chester ( did [I]0-i tell [you]2437-you [he]2444-he was [an officer]2446-an officer ? ) , and [he]2444-he could not bear to part from [me]0-i , nor [I]0-i from [him]2444-he , so [he]2444-he took [me]0-i with [him]2444-he . [I]0-i never thought poor [Mary]145-mary would have taken it so to heart ! [I]0-i always meant to send for [her]145-mary to pay [me]0-i a visit when [I]0-i was married ; for , mark [you]2437-you ! [he]2444-he promised [me]0-i marriage . [They]2447-they all do . Then came three years of happiness . [I]0-i suppose [I]0-i ought not to have been happy , but [I]0-i was . [I]0-i had [a little girl]2448-a little girl , too . Oh ! [the sweetest darling that ever was seen]2449-the sweetest darling that ever was seen ! But [I]0-i must not think of [her]2448-a little girl , " putting [her]2450-you hand wildly up to [her]2450-you forehead , "[2448-a little girl] or [I]0-i shall go mad ; [I]0-i shall . " "[0-i] Do n't tell [me]0-i any more about [yoursel]2450-you , " said [Jem]154-jem , soothingly . "[2450-you] What ! [you]2450-you 're tired already , are [you]2450-you ? but [I]0-i 'll tell [you]2450-you ; as [you]2450-you 've asked for it , [you]2450-you shall hear it . [I]0-i wo n't recall the agony of the past for nothing . [I]0-i will have the relief of telling it . Oh , how happy [I]0-i was!"--sinking [her]2450-you voice into a plaintive child - like manner . "[0-i] It came like a shot on [me]0-i when one day [he]2451-he came to [me]0-i and told [me]0-i [he]2451-he was ordered to [Ireland]77-ireland , and must leave [me]0-i behind ; at [Bristol]78-bristol [we]2452-we then were . " [Jem]154-jem muttered some words ; [she]2450-you caught their meaning , and in a pleading voice continued , "[2450-you] Oh , do n't abuse [him]2451-he ; do n't speak a word against [him]2451-he ! [You]2450-you do n't know how [I]0-i love [him]2451-he yet ; yet , when [I]0-i am sunk so low . [You]2450-you do n't guess how kind [he]2451-he was . [He]2451-he gave [me]0-i fifty pound before [we]2452-we parted , and [I]0-i knew [he]2451-he could ill spare it . Do n't , [Jem]154-jem , please , " as [his]0-i muttered indignation rose again . For [her]2450-you sake [he]0-i ceased . "[154-jem] [I]0-i might have done better with the money ; [I]0-i see now . But [I]0-i did not know the value of money . Formerly [I]0-i had earned it easily enough at [the factory]1124-the factory , and as [I]0-i had no more sensible wants , [I]0-i spent it on dress and on eating . While [I]0-i lived with [him]2451-he , [I]0-i had it for asking ; and fifty pounds would , [I]0-i thought , go a long way . So [I]0-i went back to [Chester]76-chester , where [I]0-i 'd been so happy , and set up [a small - ware shop]2454-a small - ware shop , and hired [a room near]2455-a room near . [We]2456-we should have done well , but alas ! alas ! [[my]0-i little girl]2457-my little girl fell ill , and [I]0-i could not mind [[my]0-i shop]2458-my shop and [her]2457-my little girl too ; and things grew worse and worse . [I]0-i sold [my]0-i goods any how to get money to buy [her]2457-my little girl food and medicine ; [I]0-i wrote over and over again to [[her]2457-my little girl father]564-her father for help , but [he]564-her father must have changed [[his]564-her father quarters]2460-his quarters , for [I]0-i never got an answer . [The landlord]2461-the landlord seized the few bobbins and tapes [I]0-i had left , for shop - rent ; and [the person to whom [the mean little room]2463-the mean little room , to which [we]2464-us had been forced to remove]2462-the person to whom the mean little room , to which we had been forced to remove , belonged , threatened to turn [us]2464-us out unless [his]2462-the person to whom the mean little room , to which we had been forced to remove rent was paid ; it had run on many weeks , and it was winter , cold bleak winter ; and [[my]0-i child]4784-my child was so ill , so ill , and [I]0-i was starving . And [I]0-i could not bear to see [her]2457-my little girl suffer , and forgot how much better it would be for [us]2464-us to die together;--oh [her]2457-my little girl moans , [her]2457-my little girl moans , which money would give [me]0-i the means of relieving ! So [I]0-i went out into [the street]4821-the street , one January night -- Do [you]2467-you think [God]224-god will punish [me]0-i for that ? " [she]2457-my little girl asked with wild vehemence , almost amounting to insanity , and shaking [Jem]154-jem 's arm in order to force an answer from [him]154-jem . But before [he]154-jem could shape [his]154-jem heart 's sympathy into words , [her]2457-my little girl voice had lost its wildness , and [she]2457-my little girl spoke with the quiet of despair . "[2467-you] But it 's no matter ! [I]0-i 've done that since , which separates [us]2464-us as far asunder as heaven and hell can be . " [Her]2457-my little girl voice rose again to the sharp pitch of agony . "[0-i] [[My]0-i darling]5220-my darling ! [[my]0-i darling]5220-my darling ! even after death [I]0-i may not see [thee]5220-my darling , [my]0-i own sweet one ! [She]5220-my darling was so good -- like [a little angel]2470-a little angel . What is that text , [I]0-i do n't remember,--that text [mother]4845-mother used to teach [me]0-i when [I]0-i sat on [her]5220-my darling knee long ago ; it begins , ' Blessed are the pure'"-- "[297-blessed] [Blessed]297-blessed are the pure in heart , for [they]297-blessed shall see [God]224-god . " "[297-blessed] Ay , that 's it ! It would break [mother]4845-mother 's heart if [she]5220-my darling knew what [I]0-i am now -- it did break [Mary]145-mary 's heart , [you]2473-you see . And now [I]0-i recollect it was about [[her]145-mary child]1391-her child [I]0-i wanted so to see [you]2473-you , [Jem]154-jem . [You]2473-you know [Mary Barton]145-mary , do n't [you]2473-you ? " said [she]145-mary , trying to collect [her]145-mary thoughts . Yes , [Jem]154-jem knew [her]145-mary . How well , [his]154-jem beating heart could testify ! "[2473-you] Well , there 's something to do for [her]145-mary ; [I]0-i forget what ; wait a minute ! [She]145-mary is so like [[my]0-i little girl]2457-my little girl ; " said [she]145-mary , raising [her]145-mary eyes , glistening with unshed tears , in search of the sympathy of [Jem]154-jem 's countenance . [He]154-jem deeply pitied [her]145-mary ; but oh ! how [he]154-jem longed to recall [her]145-mary mind to the subject of [Mary]145-mary , and [the lover above [her]145-mary]6077-the lover above her in rank , and the service to be done for [her]2457-my little girl sake . But [he]154-jem controlled [himself]154-jem to silence . After awhile , [she]145-mary spoke again , and in a calmer voice . "[145-mary] When [I]0-i came to [Manchester]1-manchester ( for [I]0-i could not stay in [Chester]76-chester after [her]2457-my little girl death ) , [I]0-i found [you]2476-you all out very soon . And yet [I]0-i never thought [[my]0-i poor sister]2477-my poor sister was dead . [I]0-i suppose [I]0-i would not think so . [I]0-i used to watch about [the court where [John]131-john barton lived]2478-the court where john lived , for many and many a night , and gather all [I]0-i could about [them]2478-the court where john lived from [the neighbours]4804-the neighbours ' talk ; for [I]0-i never asked a question . [I]0-i put this and that together , and followed one , and listened to the other ; many 's the time [I]0-i 've watched [the policeman]2480-the policeman off [his]2480-the policeman beat , and peeped through the chink of the window - shutter to see [the old room]2481-the old room , and sometimes [Mary]145-mary or [[her]145-mary father]564-her father sitting up late for some reason or another . [I]0-i found out [Mary]145-mary went to learn dress - making , and [I]0-i began to be frightened for [her]145-mary ; for it 's a bad life for [a girl]577-a girl to be out late at night in [the streets]772-the streets , and after many an hour of weary work , [they]2485-they 're ready to follow after any novelty that makes a little change . But [I]0-i made up [my]0-i mind , that bad as [I]0-i was , [I]0-i could watch over [Mary]145-mary and perhaps keep [her]145-mary from harm . So [I]0-i used to wait for [her]145-mary at nights , and follow [her]145-mary [home]4755-home , often when [she]145-mary little knew [any one was near [her]145-mary]2487-any one was near her . There was [one of [[her]145-mary companions]2489-her companions]2488-one of her companions [I]0-i never could abide , and [I]0-i 'm sure [that girl]2490-that girl is at the bottom of some mischief . By - and - bye , [[Mary]145-mary 's walks homewards]2491-mary 's walks homewards were not alone . [She]145-mary was joined soon after [she]145-mary came out , by [a man]4855-a man ; [a gentleman]1130-a gentleman . [I]0-i began to fear for [her]145-mary , for [I]0-i saw [she]145-mary was light - hearted , and pleased with [his]4855-a man attentions ; and [I]0-i thought worse of [him]4855-a man for having such long talks with [that bold girl [I]0-i told [you]2495-you of]2494-that bold girl i told you of . But [I]0-i was laid up for a long time with spitting of blood ; and could do nothing . [I]0-i 'm sure it made [me]0-i worse , thinking about what might be happening to [Mary]145-mary . And when [I]0-i came out , all was going on as before , only [she]145-mary seemed fonder of [him]4855-a man than ever ; and oh [Jem]154-jem ! [[her]145-mary father]564-her father wo n't listen to [me]0-i , and it 's [you]154-jem must save [Mary]145-mary ! [You]154-jem 're like [a brother to [her]145-mary]2497-a brother to her , and maybe could give [her]145-mary advice and watch over [her]145-mary , and at any rate [John]131-john barton will hearken to [you]154-jem ; only [he]131-john barton 's so stern and so cruel . " [She]145-mary began to cry a little at the remembrance of [his]0-i harsh words ; but [Jem]154-jem cut [her]145-mary short by [his]0-i hoarse , stern inquiry , "[131-john barton] Who is [this spark that [Mary]145-mary loves]2498-this spark that mary loves ? Tell [me]0-i [his]2498-this spark that mary loves name ! " "[2498-this spark that mary loves] It 's [young [Carson]209-mr. carson]2499-young carson , [[old Carson]209-mr. carson 's son]2500-old carson 's son , that [[your]154-jem father]1640-your father worked for . " There was a pause . [She]145-mary broke the silence . "[154-jem] Oh ! [Jem]154-jem , [I]0-i charge [you]154-jem with the care of [her]145-mary ! [I]0-i suppose it would be murder to kill [her]145-mary , but it would be better for [her]145-mary to die than to live to lead such a life as [I]0-i do . Do [you]154-jem hear [me]0-i , [Jem]154-jem ? " "[0-i] Yes ! [I]0-i hear [you]154-jem . It would be better . Better [we]2502-we were all dead . " This was said as if thinking aloud ; but [he]0-i immediately changed [his]0-i tone , and continued , "[132-esther] [Esther]132-esther , [you]132-esther may trust to [my]0-i doing all [I]0-i can for [Mary]145-mary . That [I]0-i have determined on . And now listen to [me]0-i ! [you]132-esther loathe the life [you]132-esther lead , else [you]132-esther would not speak of it as [you]132-esther do . Come [home]4755-home with [me]0-i . Come to [[my]0-i mother]4875-my mother . [She]4875-my mother and [[my]0-i aunt]2297-my aunt [Alice]146-alice live together . [I]0-i will see that [they]2506-they give [you]132-esther a welcome . And to - morrow [I]0-i will see if some honest way of living can not be found for [you]132-esther . Come [home]4755-home with [me]0-i . " [She]4875-my mother was silent for a minute , and [he]154-jem hoped [he]154-jem had gained [his]154-jem point . Then [she]4875-my mother said , "[224-god] [God]224-god bless [you]132-esther , [Jem]154-jem , for the words [you]132-esther have just spoken . Some years ago [you]132-esther might have saved [me]0-i , as [I]0-i hope and trust [you]132-esther will yet save [Mary]145-mary . But it is too late now;--too late , " [she]4875-my mother added , with accents of deep despair . Still [he]154-jem did not relax [his]154-jem hold . "[132-esther] Come [home]4755-home , " [he]154-jem said . "[0-i] [I]0-i tell [you]132-esther , [I]0-i can not . [I]0-i could not lead a virtuous life if [I]0-i would . [I]0-i should only disgrace [you]132-esther . If [you]132-esther will know all , " said [she]6078-she , as [he]154-jem still seemed inclined to urge [her]6078-she , "[132-esther] [I]0-i must have drink . [Such as live like [me]0-i]2509-such as live like me could not bear life if [they]2509-such as live like me did not drink . It 's the only thing to keep [us]2510-we from suicide . If [we]2510-we did not drink , [we]2510-we could not stand the memory of what [we]2510-we have been , and the thought of what [we]2510-we are , for a day . If [I]0-i go without food , and without shelter , [I]0-i must have [my]0-i dram . Oh ! [you]132-esther do n't know the awful nights [I]0-i have had in [prison]2099-prison for want of it ! " said [she]4875-my mother , shuddering , and glaring round with terrified eyes , as if dreading to see [some spiritual creature]6079-some spiritual creature , with dim form , near [her]4875-my mother . "[2512-they] It is so frightful to see [them]2512-they , " whispering in tones of wildness , although so low spoken . "[2512-they] There [they]2512-they go round and round [my]0-i bed the whole night through . [[My]0-i mother]4875-my mother , carrying [little Annie]230-nancy ( [I]0-i wonder how [they]2512-they got together ) and [Mary]145-mary -- and all looking at [me]0-i with [their]2512-they sad , stony eyes ; oh [Jem]154-jem ! it is so terrible ! [They]2512-they do n't turn back either , but pass behind the head of the bed , and [I]0-i feel [their]2512-they eyes on [me]0-i everywhere . If [I]0-i creep under the clothes [I]0-i still see them ; and what is worse , " hissing out [her]4875-my mother words with fright , "[2512-they] [they]2512-they see [me]0-i . Do n't speak to [me]0-i of leading a better life -- [I]0-i must have drink . [I]0-i can not pass to - night without a dram ; [I]0-i dare not . " [Jem]154-jem was silent from deep sympathy . Oh ! could [he]154-jem , then , do nothing for [her]4875-my mother ! [She]4875-my mother spoke again , but in a less excited tone , although it was thrillingly earnest . "[154-jem] [You]154-jem are grieved for [me]0-i ! [I]0-i know it better than if [you]154-jem told [me]0-i in words . But [you]154-jem can do nothing for [me]0-i . [I]0-i am past hope . [You]154-jem can yet save [Mary]145-mary . [You]154-jem must . [She]145-mary is innocent , except for the great error of loving one above [her]145-mary in [station]2514-station . [Jem]154-jem ! [you]154-jem _ will _ save [her]145-mary ? " With heart and soul , though in few words , [Jem]154-jem promised that if [aught earthly]298-aught earthly could keep [her]145-mary from falling , [he]154-jem would do it . Then [she]145-mary blessed [him]154-jem , and bade [him]154-jem good - night . "[154-jem] Stay a minute , " said [he]154-jem , as [she]145-mary was on the point of departure . "[154-jem] [I]0-i may want to speak to [you]145-mary again . [I]0-i mun know where to find [you]145-mary -- where do [you]145-mary live ? " [She]145-mary laughed strangely . "[0-i] And do [you]154-jem think one sunk so low as [I]0-i am has [a home]2515-a home ? Decent , [good people]2516-good people have [homes]2517-homes . [We]2518-we have none . No , if [you]154-jem want [me]0-i , come at night , and look at the corners of [the streets]772-the streets about here . The colder , the bleaker , the more stormy the night , the more certain [you]154-jem will be to find [me]0-i . For then , " [she]145-mary added , with a plaintive fall in [her]145-mary voice , "[154-jem] it is so cold sleeping in [entries]2520-entries , and on door - steps , and [I]0-i want a dram more than ever . " Again [she]145-mary rapidly turned off , and [Jem]154-jem also went on [his]154-jem way . But before [he]154-jem reached the end of [the street]4821-the street , even in the midst of the jealous anguish that filled [his]154-jem heart , [his]154-jem conscience smote [him]154-jem . [He]154-jem had not done enough to save [her]145-mary . One more effort , and [she]145-mary might have come . Nay , twenty efforts would have been well rewarded by [her]145-mary yielding . [He]154-jem turned back , but [she]145-mary was gone . In the tumult of [his]154-jem other feelings , [his]154-jem self - reproach was deadened for the time . But many and many a day afterwards [he]154-jem bitterly regretted [his]154-jem omission of duty ; [his]154-jem weariness of well - doing . Now , the great thing was to reach [home]4755-home , and solitude . [Mary]145-mary loved [another]1526-another ! Oh ! how should [he]154-jem bear it ? [He]154-jem had thought [her]145-mary rejection of [him]154-jem a hard trial , but that was nothing now . [He]154-jem only remembered it , to be thankful [he]154-jem had not yielded to the temptation of trying [his]154-jem fate again , not in actual words , but in a meeting , where [her]145-mary manner should tell far more than words , that [her]145-mary sweeter smiles , [her]145-mary dainty movements , [her]145-mary pretty household ways , were all to be reserved to gladden another 's eyes and heart . And [he]154-jem must live on ; that seemed the strangest . That a long life ( and [he]154-jem knew [men]1197-men did live long , even with deep , biting sorrow corroding at [their]1197-men hearts ) must be spent without [Mary]145-mary ; nay , with the consciousness [she]145-mary was another 's ! That hell of thought [he]154-jem would reserve for the quiet of [[his]154-jem own room]6084-his own room , the dead stillness of night . [He]154-jem was on the threshold of [home]4755-home now . [He]154-jem entered . There were the usual faces , the usual sights . [He]154-jem loathed them , and then [he]154-jem cursed [himself]154-jem because [he]154-jem loathed [them]6086-them . [[His]154-jem mother]787-his mother 's love had taken a cross turn , because [he]154-jem had kept the tempting supper [she]787-his mother had prepared for [him]154-jem waiting until it was nearly spoilt . [Alice]146-alice , [her]146-alice dulled senses deadening day by day , sat mutely near the fire ; [her]146-alice happiness , bounded by the circle of the consciousness of the presence of [[her]146-alice foster child]6088-her foster child , knowing that [his]154-jem voice repeated what was passing to [her]146-alice deafened ear , that [his]154-jem arm removed each little obstacle to [her]146-alice tottering steps . And [Will]154-jem , out of the very kindness of [his]154-jem heart , talked more and more merrily than ever . [He]154-jem saw [Jem]154-jem was downcast , and fancied [his]154-jem rattling might cheer [him]154-jem ; at any rate , it drowned [[his]154-jem aunt]663-his aunt 's muttered grumblings , and in some measure concealed the blank of the evening . At last , bed - time came ; and [Will]154-jem withdrew to [[his]154-jem neighbouring lodging]6090-his neighbouring lodging ; and [Jane]130-jane wilson and [Alice Wilson]146-alice had raked the fire , and fastened doors and shutters , and pattered up stairs , with [their]663-his aunt tottering foot - steps , and shrill voices . [Jem]154-jem , too , went to the closet termed [[his]154-jem bed - room]6091-his bed - room . There was no bolt to the door ; but by one strong effort of [his]154-jem right arm , a heavy chest was moved against it , and [he]154-jem could sit down on the side of [his]154-jem bed , and think . [Mary]145-mary loved another ! That idea would rise uppermost in [his]154-jem mind , and had to be combated in all its forms of pain . It was , perhaps , no great wonder that [she]145-mary should prefer one so much above [Jem]154-jem in the external things of life . But [the gentleman]6092-the gentleman ; why did [he]6092-the gentleman , with [his]6092-the gentleman range of choice among [the ladies of [the land]5552-the land]6093-the ladies of the land , why did [he]6092-the gentleman stoop down to carry off [[the poor man]5145-the poor man 's darling]6096-the poor man 's darling ? With all the glories of [the garden]482-the garden at [his]6092-the gentleman hand , why did [he]6092-the gentleman prefer to cull the wild - rose,--Jem 's own fragrant wild - rose ? [His]154-jem _ own ! _ Oh ! never now [his]154-jem own!--Gone for evermore ! Then uprose the guilty longing for blood!--The frenzy of jealousy!--Some [one]518-one should die . [He]154-jem would rather [Mary]145-mary were dead , cold in [her]145-mary grave , than that [she]145-mary were another 's . A vision of [her]145-mary pale , sweet face , with [her]145-mary bright hair all bedabbled with gore , seemed to float constantly before [his]154-jem aching eyes . But [hers]145-mary were ever open , and contained , in [their]6099-their soft , deathly look , such mute reproach ! What had [she]145-mary done to deserve such cruel treatment from [him]154-jem ? [She]145-mary had been wooed by one whom [Jem]154-jem knew to be handsome , gay , and bright , and [she]145-mary had given [him]154-jem [her]145-mary love . That was all ! [It]6100-it was [the wooer who should die]6101-the wooer who should die . Yes , die , knowing the cause of [his]154-jem death . [Jem]154-jem pictured [him]154-jem ( and gloated on the picture ) , lying smitten , yet conscious ; and listening to the upbraiding accusation of [[his]154-jem murderer]6102-his murderer . How [he]154-jem had left [his]154-jem own rank , and dared to love [a maiden of low degree]6103-a maiden of low degree ; and -- oh ! stinging agony of all -- how [she]145-mary , in return , had loved [him]154-jem ! Then [the other nature]6104-the other nature spoke up , and bade [him]154-jem remember the anguish [he]154-jem should so prepare for [Mary]145-mary ! At first [he]154-jem refused to listen to that better voice ; or listened only to pervert . [He]154-jem would glory in [her]145-mary wailing grief ! [he]154-jem would take pleasure in [her]145-mary desolation of heart ! No ! [he]154-jem could not , said [the still small voice]6105-the still small voice . It would be worse , far worse , to have caused such woe , than it was now to bear [his]154-jem present heavy burden . But it was too heavy , too grievous to be borne , and live . [He]154-jem would slay [himself]154-jem , and [the lovers]6106-the lovers should love on , and the sun shine bright , and [he]154-jem with [his]154-jem burning , woeful heart would be at rest . "[0-i] Rest that is reserved for [the people of [God]224-god]2521-the people of god . " Had [he]154-jem not promised with such earnest purpose of soul , as makes words more solemn than oaths , to save [Mary]145-mary from becoming such as [Esther]132-esther ? Should [he]154-jem shrink from the duties of life , into the cowardliness of death ? Who would then guard [Mary]145-mary , with [her]145-mary love and [her]145-mary innocence ? Would it not be a goodly thing to serve [her]145-mary , although [she]145-mary loved [him]154-jem not ; to be [[her]145-mary preserving angel]6107-her preserving angel , through the perils of life ; and [she]145-mary , unconscious all the while ? [He]154-jem braced up [his]154-jem soul , and said to [himself]154-jem , that with [God]224-god 's help [he]154-jem would be [that earthly keeper]6108-that earthly keeper . And now the mists and the storms seemed clearing away from [his]154-jem path , though it still was full of stinging thorns . Having done the duty nearest to [him]154-jem ( of reducing the tumult of [his]154-jem own heart to something like order ) , [the second]6109-the second became more plain before [him]154-jem . [Poor Esther]132-esther 's experience had led [her]132-esther , perhaps , too hastily to the conclusion , that [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson 's intentions were evil towards [Mary]145-mary ; at least [she]132-esther had given no just ground for the fears [she]132-esther entertained that such was the case . It was possible , nay , to [Jem]154-jem 's heart , very probable , that [he]154-jem might only be too happy to marry [her]132-esther . [She]132-esther was [a lady by right of nature]6110-a lady by right of nature , [Jem]154-jem thought ; in movement , grace , and spirit . what was birth to [a Manchester manufacturer]6111-a manchester manufacturer , many of whom glory , and justly too , in being the architects of [their]6111-a manchester manufacturer own fortunes ? And , as far as wealth was concerned , judging another by [himself]154-jem , [Jem]154-jem could only imagine it a great privilege to lay it at the feet of [the loved one]6112-the loved one . [[Harry Carson]209-mr. carson 's mother]6113-harry carson 's mother had been [a factory girl]5870-a factory girl ; so , after all , what was the great reason for doubting [his]154-jem intentions towards [Mary]145-mary ? There might probably be some little awkwardness about the affair at first : [[Mary]145-mary 's father]1067-mary 's father having such strong prejudices on the one hand ; and something of the same kind being likely to exist on the part of [[Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson 's family]6116-mr. carson 's family . But [Jem]154-jem knew [he]154-jem had power over [John Barton]131-john barton 's mind ; and it would be something to exert that power in promoting [Mary]145-mary 's happiness , and to relinquish all thought of self in so doing . Oh ! why had [Esther]132-esther chosen [him]154-jem for [this office]6117-this office ? It was beyond [his]154-jem strength to act rightly ! Why had [she]132-esther singled [him]154-jem out ? The answer came when [he]154-jem was calm enough to listen for it . Because [Mary]145-mary had [no other friend]6118-no other friend capable of the duty required of [him]154-jem ; the duty of [a brother]1622-a brother , as [Esther]132-esther imagined [him]154-jem to be in feeling , from [his]154-jem long friendship . [He]154-jem would be unto [her]145-mary as [a brother]1622-a brother . As such , [he]154-jem ought to ascertain [Harry Carson]209-mr. carson 's intentions towards [her]145-mary in winning [her]145-mary affections . [He]154-jem would ask [him]154-jem , straightforwardly , as [became man]6121-became man speaking to [man]5236-man , not concealing , if need were , the interest [he]154-jem felt in [Mary]145-mary . Then , with the resolve to do [his]154-jem duty to the best of [his]154-jem power , peace came into [his]154-jem soul ; [he]154-jem had left the windy storm and tempest behind . Two hours before day - dawn [he]154-jem fell asleep . CHAPTER XV . A VIOLENT MEETING BETWEEN [THE RIVALS]299-the rivals . "[224-god] What thoughtful heart can look into [this gulf That darkly yawns ' twixt rich and poor]2522-this gulf that darkly yawns ' twixt rich and poor , And not find food for saddest meditation ! Can see , without a pang of keenest grief , [Them]2523-i fiercely battling ( like [some natural foes]2524-some natural foes ) Whom [God]224-god had made , with help and sympathy , To stand as [brothers]5186-brothers , side by side , united ! Where is the wisdom that shall bridge [this gulf]2526-this gulf , And bind [them]2523-i once again in trust and love ? " "[2523-i] LOVE - TRUTHS . " [We]6123-we must return to [John Barton]131-john barton . [Poor John]300-poor john ! [He]131-john barton never got over [his]131-john barton disappointing journey to [London]28-london . The deep mortification [he]131-john barton then experienced ( with , perhaps , as little selfishness for its cause as mortification ever had ) was of no temporary nature ; indeed , few of [his]131-john barton feelings were . Then came a long period of bodily privation ; of daily hunger after food ; and though [he]131-john barton tried to persuade [himself]131-john barton [he]131-john barton could bear want [himself]131-john barton with stoical indifference , and did care about it as little as [most men]6124-most men , yet the body took its revenge for its uneasy feelings . The mind became soured and morose , and lost much of its equipoise . It was no longer elastic , as in the days of youth , or in times of comparative happiness ; it ceased to hope . And it is hard to live on when [one]518-one can no longer hope . The same state of feeling which [John Barton]131-john barton entertained , if belonging to [one who had had leisure to think of such things]6126-one who had had leisure to think of such things , and [physicians to give names to them]6127-physicians to give names to them , would have been called monomania ; so haunting , so incessant , were the thoughts that pressed upon [him]131-john barton . [I]2523-i have somewhere read a forcibly described punishment among [the Italians]6128-the italians , worthy of [a Borgia]6129-a borgia . [The supposed or real criminal]6130-the supposed or real criminal was shut up in [a room]5613-a room , supplied with every convenience and luxury ; and at first mourned little over [his]131-john barton imprisonment . But day by day [he]131-john barton became aware that the space between the walls of [[his]131-john barton apartment]6132-his apartment was narrowing , and then [he]131-john barton understood the end . Those painted walls would come into hideous nearness , and at last crush the life out of [him]131-john barton . And so day by day , nearer and nearer , came the diseased thoughts of [John Barton]131-john barton . [They]6133-they excluded the light of heaven , the cheering sounds of earth . [They]6133-they were preparing [his]131-john barton death . It is true , much of [their]6133-they morbid power might be ascribed to the use of opium . But before [you]6134-you blame too harshly this use , or rather abuse , try a hopeless life , with daily cravings of the body for food . Try , not alone being without hope [yourself]6134-you , but seeing all around [you]6134-you reduced to the same despair , arising from the same circumstances ; all around [you]6134-you telling ( though [they]6133-they use no words or language ) , by [their]6133-they looks and feeble actions , that [they]6133-they are suffering and sinking under the pressure of want . Would [you]6134-you not be glad to forget life , and its burdens ? And opium gives forgetfulness for a time . It is true [they]6133-they who thus purchase it pay dearly for [their]6133-they oblivion ; but can [you]6134-you expect [the uneducated]6135-the uneducated to count the cost of [their]6135-the uneducated whistle ? [Poor wretches]6136-poor wretches ! [They]6135-the uneducated pay a heavy price . Days of oppressive weariness and languor , whose realities have the feeble sickliness of dreams ; nights , whose dreams are fierce realities of agony ; sinking health , tottering frames , incipient madness , and worse , the _ consciousness _ of incipient madness ; this is the price of [their]6135-the uneducated whistle . But have [you]6134-you taught [them]6135-the uneducated the science of consequences ? [John Barton]131-john barton 's overpowering thought , which was to work out [his]131-john barton fate on [earth]1255-earth , was rich and poor ; why are [they]6133-they so separate , so distinct , when [God]224-god has made [them]6133-they all ? It is not [His]131-john barton will , that [their]6133-they interests are so far apart . Whose doing is it ? And so on into the problems and mysteries of life , until , bewildered and lost , unhappy and suffering , the only feeling that remained clear and undisturbed in the tumult of [his]131-john barton heart , was hatred to [the one class]6138-the one class and keen sympathy with [the other]1048-the other . But what availed [his]131-john barton sympathy ? No education had given [him]131-john barton wisdom ; and without wisdom , even love , with all its effects , too often works but harm . [He]131-john barton acted to the best of [his]131-john barton judgment , but it was a widely - erring judgment . The actions of [the uneducated]6135-the uneducated seem to [me]2523-i typified in those of [Frankenstein]301-frankenstein , [that monster of many human qualities , ungifted with a soul]6141-that monster of many human qualities , ungifted with a soul , a knowledge of the difference between good and evil . [The people]1184-the people rise up to life ; [they]1184-the people irritate [us]6143-us , [they]1184-the people terrify [us]6143-us , and [we]6143-us become [[their]1184-the people enemies]6144-their enemies . Then , in the sorrowful moment of [our]6143-us triumphant power , [their]1184-the people eyes gaze on [us]6143-us with a mute reproach . Why have [we]6143-us made [them]1184-the people what [they]1184-the people are ; [a powerful monster , yet without the inner means for peace and happiness]6145-a powerful monster , yet without the inner means for peace and happiness ? [John Barton]131-john barton became [a Chartist]822-a chartist , [a Communist , all that is commonly called wild and visionary]6147-a communist , all that is commonly called wild and visionary . Ay ! but being visionary is something . It shows a soul , a being not altogether sensual ; a creature who looks forward for [others]737-others , if not for [himself]131-john barton . And with all [his]131-john barton weakness [he]131-john barton had a sort of practical power , which made [him]131-john barton useful to [the bodies of men to whom [he]131-john barton belonged]6149-the bodies of men to whom he belonged . [He]131-john barton had a ready kind of rough Lancashire eloquence , arising out of the fulness of [his]131-john barton heart , which was very stirring to [men similarly circumstanced]6150-men similarly circumstanced , who liked to hear [their]6150-men similarly circumstanced feelings put into words . [He]131-john barton had a pretty clear head at times , for method and arrangement ; a necessary talent to large combinations of [men]1197-men . And what perhaps more than all made [him]131-john barton relied upon and valued , was the consciousness which [every one who came in contact with [him]131-john barton]6152-every one who came in contact with him felt , that [he]131-john barton was actuated by no selfish motives ; that [his]131-john barton class , [his]131-john barton order , was what [he]131-john barton stood by , not the rights of [his]131-john barton own paltry self . For even in [great and noble men]6153-great and noble men , as soon as self comes into prominent existence , it becomes a mean and paltry thing . A little time before this , there had come one of those occasions for deliberation among [the employed]438-the employed , which deeply interested [John Barton]131-john barton ; and the discussions concerning which had caused [his]131-john barton frequent absence from [home of late]6155-home of late . [I]2523-i am not sure if [I]2523-i can express [myself]2523-i in the technical terms of either [masters]6156-masters or [workmen]1600-workmen , but [I]2523-i will try simply to state the case on which [the latter]511-the latter deliberated . An order for coarse goods came in from [a new foreign market]6159-a new foreign market . It was a large order , giving employment to [all the mills engaged in that species of manufacture]6160-all the mills engaged in that species of manufacture : but it was necessary to execute it speedily , and at as low prices as possible , as [the masters]489-the masters had reason to believe a duplicate order had been sent to [one of [the continental manufacturing towns]6163-the continental manufacturing towns]6162-one of the continental manufacturing towns , where there were no restrictions on food , no taxes on building or machinery , and where consequently [they]489-the masters dreaded that the goods could be made at a much lower price than [they]489-the masters could afford [them]489-the masters for ; and that , by so acting and charging , [the rival manufacturers]6164-the rival manufacturers would obtain undivided possession of [the market]6165-the market . It was clearly [their]489-the masters interest to buy cotton as cheaply , and to beat down wages as low as possible . And in the long run the interests of [the workmen]441-the workmen would have been thereby benefited . Distrust each other as [they]489-the masters may , [the employers]437-the employers and [the employed]438-the employed must rise or fall together . There may be some difference as to chronology , none as to fact . But [the masters]489-the masters did not choose to make all these facts known . [They]489-the masters stood upon being [the masters]489-the masters , and that [they]489-the masters had a right to order work at [their]489-the masters own prices , and [they]489-the masters believed that in the present depression of trade , and unemployment of hands , there would be no great difficulty in getting it done . Now let [us]6171-us turn to [the workmen]441-the workmen 's view of the question . [The masters]489-the masters ( of the tottering foundation of whose prosperity [they]489-the masters were ignorant ) seemed doing well , and like [gentlemen]1771-gentlemen , "[2523-i] lived at [home]4755-home in ease , " while [they]489-the masters were starving , gasping on from day to day ; and there was a foreign order to be executed , the extent of which , large as it was , was greatly exaggerated ; and it was to be done speedily . Why were [the masters]489-the masters offering such low wages under these circumstances ? Shame upon [them]489-the masters ! It was taking advantage of [their]489-the masters work - [people]4744-people being almost starved ; but [they]489-the masters would starve entirely rather than come into such terms . It was bad enough to be poor , while by the labour of [their]489-the masters thin hands , the sweat of [their]489-the masters brows , [the masters]489-the masters were made rich ; but [they]489-the masters would not be utterly ground down to dust . No ! [they]489-the masters would fold [their]489-the masters hands , and sit idle , and smile at [the masters , whom even in death]6178-the masters , whom even in death [they]489-the masters could baffle . With Spartan endurance [they]489-the masters determined to let [the employers]437-the employers know [their]489-the masters power , by refusing to work . [So class]6180-so class distrusted [class]6181-class , and [their]489-the masters want of mutual confidence wrought sorrow to both . [The masters]489-the masters would not be bullied , and compelled to reveal why [they]489-the masters felt it wisest and best to offer only such low wages ; [they]489-the masters would not be made to tell that [they]489-the masters were even sacrificing capital to obtain a decisive victory over [the continental manufacturers]6183-the continental manufacturers . And [the workmen]441-the workmen sat silent and stern with folded hands , refusing to work for such pay . There was a strike in [Manchester]1-manchester . Of course it was succeeded by the usual consequences . [Many other Trades ' Unions , connected with different branches of business]6185-many other trades ' unions , connected with different branches of business , supported with money , countenance , and encouragement of every kind , the stand which [the Manchester power - loom weavers]6186-the manchester power - loom weavers were making against [[their]6186-the manchester power - loom weavers masters]6187-their masters . Delegates from [Glasgow]44-glasgow , from [Nottingham]42-nottingham , and [other towns]6188-other towns , were sent to [Manchester]1-manchester , to keep up the spirit of resistance ; [a committee]6189-a committee was formed , and [all the requisite officers]6190-all the requisite officers elected ; [chairman]6191-chairman , [treasurer]6192-treasurer , honorary secretary:--among [them]6190-all the requisite officers was [John Barton]131-john barton . [The masters]489-the masters , meanwhile , took [their]489-the masters measures . [They]489-the masters placarded the walls with advertisements for [power - loom weavers]6194-power - loom weavers . [The workmen]441-the workmen replied by a placard in still larger letters , stating [their]441-the workmen grievances . [The masters]489-the masters met daily in [town]5223-town , to mourn over the time ( so fast slipping away ) for the fulfilment of the foreign orders ; and to strengthen [each other]436-each other in [their]489-the masters resolution not to yield . If [they]489-the masters gave up now , [they]489-the masters might give up always . It would never do . And amongst [the most energetic of [the masters]489-the masters]6199-the most energetic of the masters , [the Carsons]188-carsons , [father]4863-father and [son]1435-son , took [their]6199-the most energetic of the masters places . It is well known , that there is [no religionist so zealous as a convert]6203-no religionist so zealous as a convert ; [no masters]6204-no masters so stern , and regardless of the interests of [[their]489-the masters work - people]6205-their work - people , as [those who have risen from such a station [themselves]6206-those who have risen from such a station themselves]6206-those who have risen from such a station themselves . This would account for [the elder Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson 's determination not to be bullied into yielding ; not even to be bullied into giving reasons for acting as [the masters]489-the masters did . It was [the employer]6208-the employer 's will , and that should be enough for [the employed]438-the employed . [Harry Carson]209-mr. carson did not trouble [himself]209-mr. carson much about the grounds for [his]209-mr. carson conduct . [He]209-mr. carson liked the excitement of the affair . [He]209-mr. carson liked the attitude of resistance . [He]209-mr. carson was brave , and [he]209-mr. carson liked the idea of personal danger , with which some of the more cautious tried to intimidate the violent among [the masters]489-the masters . Meanwhile , [the power - loom weavers living in [the more remote parts of [Lancashire]20-lancashire]6212-the more remote parts of lancashire , and [the neighbouring counties]6213-the neighbouring counties]6211-the power - loom weavers living in the more remote parts of lancashire , and the neighbouring counties , heard of [the masters]489-the masters ' advertisements for [workmen]1600-workmen ; and in [[their]6211-the power - loom weavers living in the more remote parts of lancashire , and the neighbouring counties solitary dwellings]6216-their solitary dwellings grew weary of starvation , and resolved to come to [Manchester]1-manchester . [Foot - sore , way - worn , half - starved looking men [they]6217-foot - sore , way - worn , half - starved looking men they were were]6217-foot - sore , way - worn , half - starved looking men they were , as [they]6217-foot - sore , way - worn , half - starved looking men they were tried to steal into [town]5223-town in the early dawn , before [people were astir]6219-people were astir , or late in the dusk of evening . And now began the real wrong - doing of [the Trades ' Unions]6220-the trades ' unions . As to [their]6217-foot - sore , way - worn , half - starved looking men they were decision to work , or not , at such a particular rate of wages , that was either wise or unwise ; all error of judgment at the worst . But [they]6217-foot - sore , way - worn , half - starved looking men they were had no right to tyrannise over [others]737-others , and tie [them]737-others down to [their]6217-foot - sore , way - worn , half - starved looking men they were own procrustean bed . Abhorring what [they]6217-foot - sore , way - worn , half - starved looking men they were considered oppression in [the masters]489-the masters , why did [they]6217-foot - sore , way - worn , half - starved looking men they were oppress [others]737-others ? Because , when [men]1197-men get excited , [they]1197-men know not what [they]1197-men do . [Judge]6225-judge , then , with something of the mercy of [the Holy One , whom [we]6227-we all love]6226-the holy one , whom we all love . In spite of [policemen]6228-policemen set to watch over the safety of [the poor country weavers,--in spite of [magistrates]6230-magistrates , and [prisons]6231-prisons , and severe punishments,--the poor depressed men tramping in from [Burnley]79-burnley , [Padiham]80-padiham , and other places , to work at [the condemned "[2523-i] Starvation Prices]6232-the condemned " starvation prices]6229-the poor country weavers,--in spite of magistrates , and prisons , and severe punishments,--the poor depressed men tramping in from burnley , padiham , and other places , to work at the condemned " starvation prices , " were waylaid , and beaten , and left almost for dead by [the road - side]6233-the road - side . [The police]6234-the police broke up every lounging knot of [men:--they]6235-men:--they separated quietly , to reunite half - a - mile further out of [town]5223-town . Of course the feeling between [the masters]489-the masters and [workmen]1600-workmen did not improve under these circumstances . Combination is an awful power . It is like the equally mighty agency of steam ; capable of almost unlimited good or evil . But to obtain a blessing on its labours , it must work under the direction of a high and intelligent will ; incapable of being misled by passion , or excitement . The will of [the operatives]5426-the operatives had not been guided to the calmness of wisdom . So much for generalities . Let [us]6227-we now return to [individuals]6240-individuals . A note , respectfully worded , although its tone of determination was strong , had been sent from the power - loom weavers , requesting that [a "[2523-i] deputation " of [them]6235-men:--they]6241-a " deputation " of them might have a meeting with [the masters]489-the masters , to state the conditions [they]6235-men:--they must have fulfilled before [they]6235-men:--they would end the turn - out . [They]6235-men:--they thought [they]6235-men:--they had attained a sufficiently commanding position to dictate . [John Barton]131-john barton was appointed [one of [the deputation]6244-the deputation]6243-one of the deputation . [The masters]489-the masters agreed to this meeting , being anxious to end the strife , although undetermined among [themselves]489-the masters how far [they]489-the masters should yield , or whether [they]489-the masters should yield at all . [Some of [the old]6247-the old , whose experience had taught [them]6246-some of the old , whose experience had taught them sympathy sympathy]6246-some of the old , whose experience had taught them sympathy , were for concession . [Others]737-others , [white - headed men]6249-white - headed men too , had only learnt hardness and obstinacy from the days of the years of [their]489-the masters lives , and sneered at the more gentle and yielding . [The younger men]6250-the younger men were [one and all for an unflinching resistance to claims urged with so much violence]6251-one and all for an unflinching resistance to claims urged with so much violence . Of this party [Harry Carson]209-mr. carson was [the leader]6252-the leader . But like [all energetic people]6253-all energetic people , the more [he]209-mr. carson had to do the more time [he]209-mr. carson seemed to find . With all [his]209-mr. carson letter - writing , [his]209-mr. carson calling , [his]209-mr. carson being present at the New Bailey , when investigations of any case of violence against knob - sticks [ 44 ] were going on , [he]209-mr. carson beset [Mary]145-mary more than ever . [She]145-mary was weary of [her]145-mary life for [him]209-mr. carson . From blandishments [he]209-mr. carson had even gone to threats -- threats that whether [she]145-mary would or not [she]145-mary should be [his]209-mr. carson ; [he]209-mr. carson showed an indifference that was almost insulting to every thing that might attract attention and injure [her]145-mary character . [ Footnote 44 : "[2523-i] [Knob - sticks]2528-knob - sticks , " [those who consent to work at lower wages]6254-those who consent to work at lower wages . ] And still [she]145-mary never saw [Jem]154-jem . [She]145-mary knew [he]209-mr. carson had returned [home]4755-home . [She]145-mary heard of [him]209-mr. carson occasionally through [[his]209-mr. carson cousin]6256-his cousin , who roved gaily from [house]686-house to [house]686-house , finding and making [friends everywhere]6259-friends everywhere . But [she]145-mary never saw [him]209-mr. carson . What was [she]145-mary to think ? Had [he]209-mr. carson given [her]145-mary up ? Were a few hasty words , spoken in a moment of irritation , to stamp [her]145-mary lot through life ? At times [she]145-mary thought that [she]145-mary could bear this meekly , happy in [her]145-mary own constant power of loving . For of change or of forgetfulness [she]145-mary did not dream . Then at other times [her]145-mary state of impatience was such , that it required all [her]145-mary self - restraint to prevent [her]145-mary from going and seeking [him]209-mr. carson out , and ( as [man]5236-man would do to [man]5236-man , or [woman]5701-woman to [woman]5701-woman ) begging [him]209-mr. carson to forgive [her]145-mary hasty words , and allow [her]145-mary to retract them , and bidding [him]209-mr. carson accept of the love that was filling [her]145-mary whole heart . [She]145-mary wished [Margaret]157-margaret had not advised [her]145-mary against such a manner of proceeding ; [she]145-mary believed it was [[her]145-mary friend]586-her friend 's words that seemed to make such a simple action impossible , in spite of all the internal urgings . But [a friend]5409-a friend 's advice is only thus powerful , when it puts into language the secret oracle of [our]6266-our souls . It was the whisperings of [her]145-mary womanly nature that caused [her]145-mary to shrink from any unmaidenly action , not [Margaret]157-margaret 's counsel . All this time , this ten days or so , of [Will]154-jem 's visit to [Manchester]1-manchester , there was something going on which interested [Mary]145-mary even now , and which , in former times , would have exceedingly amused and excited [her]145-mary . [She]145-mary saw as clearly as if told in words , that [the merry , random , boisterous sailor]6267-the merry , random , boisterous sailor had fallen deeply in love with the quiet , prim , somewhat plain [Margaret]157-margaret : [she]145-mary doubted if [Margaret]157-margaret was aware of it , and yet , as [she]145-mary watched more closely , [she]145-mary began to think some instinct made [the blind girl]6268-the blind girl feel whose eyes were so often fixed upon [her]6268-the blind girl pale face ; that some inner feeling made the delicate and becoming rose - flush steal over [her]6268-the blind girl countenance . [She]6268-the blind girl did not speak so decidedly as before ; there was a hesitation in [her]6268-the blind girl manner , that seemed to make [her]6268-the blind girl very attractive ; as if something softer , more loveable than excellent sense , were coming in as a motive for speech ; [her]6268-the blind girl eyes had always been soft , and were in no ways disfigured by [her]6268-the blind girl blindness , and now seemed to have a new charm , as they quivered under their white down - cast lids . [She]6268-the blind girl must be conscious , thought [Mary,--heart]302-mary,--heart answering heart . [Will]154-jem 's love had no blushings , no downcast eyes , no weighing of words ; it was as open and undisguised as [his]154-jem nature ; yet [he]154-jem seemed afraid of the answer its acknowledgment might meet with . It was [Margaret]157-margaret 's angelic voice that had entranced [him]154-jem , and which made [him]154-jem think of [her]157-margaret as [a being of some other sphere]6269-a being of some other sphere , that [he]154-jem feared to woo . So [he]154-jem tried to propitiate [Job]156-job in all manner of ways . [He]154-jem went over to [Liverpool]17-liverpool to rummage in [his]154-jem great sea - chest for the flying - fish ( no very odorous present by the way ) . [He]154-jem hesitated over [a child]4770-a child 's caul for some time , which was , in [his]154-jem eyes , a far greater treasure than [any Exocetus]6271-any exocetus . What use could it be of to [a landsman]6272-a landsman ? Then [Margaret]157-margaret 's voice rang in [his]154-jem ears ; and [he]154-jem determined to sacrifice it , [his]154-jem most precious possession , to one whom [she]157-margaret loved , as [she]157-margaret did [[her]157-margaret grandfather]1036-her grandfather . It was rather a relief to [him]154-jem , when , having put it and the flying - fish together in a brown paper parcel , and sat upon them for security all the way in [the railroad]6274-the railroad , [he]154-jem found that [Job]156-job was so indifferent to the precious caul , that [he]154-jem might easily claim it again . [He]154-jem hung about [Margaret]157-margaret , till [he]154-jem had received many warnings and reproaches from [his]154-jem conscience in behalf of [[his]154-jem dear]6275-his dear aunt [Alice]146-alice 's claims upon [his]154-jem time . [He]154-jem went away , and then [he]154-jem bethought [him]154-jem of some other little word with [Job]156-job . And [he]154-jem turned back , and stood talking once more in [Margaret]157-margaret 's presence , door in hand , only waiting for some little speech of encouragement to come in and sit down again . But as the invitation was not given , [he]154-jem was forced to leave at last , and go and do [his]154-jem duty . Four days had [Jem Wilson]154-jem watched for [Mr. Harry Carson]209-mr. carson without success ; [his]154-jem hours of going and returning to [[his]154-jem home]5328-his home were so irregular , owing to the meetings and consultations among [the masters]489-the masters , which were rendered necessary by the turn - out . On the fifth , without any purpose on [Jem]154-jem 's part , [they]6278-they met . It was [the workmen]441-the workmen 's dinner - hour , the interval between twelve and one ; when [the streets of [Manchester]1-manchester]6280-the streets of manchester are comparatively quiet , for [a few shopping ladies]6281-a few shopping ladies and [lounging gentlemen]6282-lounging gentlemen count for nothing in [that busy , bustling , living place]6283-that busy , bustling , living place . [Jem]154-jem had been on an errand for [[his]154-jem master]790-his master , instead of returning to [his]154-jem dinner ; and in passing along [a lane]6285-a lane , [a road]6286-a road ( called , in compliment to the intentions of [some future builder]6287-some future builder , [a street]1347-a street ) , [he]154-jem encountered [Harry Carson]209-mr. carson , [the only person , as far as [he]154-jem saw beside [himself]154-jem , treading the unfrequented path]6289-the only person , as far as he saw beside himself , treading the unfrequented path . Along one side ran a high broad fence , blackened over by coal - tar , and spiked and stuck with pointed nails at the top , to prevent [any one]504-any one from climbing over into [the garden beyond]6291-the garden beyond . By this fence was [the foot - path]6292-the foot - path . [The carriage road]6293-the carriage road was such as [no carriage]6294-no carriage , no , not even [a cart]6295-a cart , could possibly have passed along , without [Hercules]303-hercules to assist in lifting [it]6293-the carriage road out of the deep clay ruts . On the other side of the way was a dead brick wall ; and [a field]6296-a field after that , where there was a sawpit , and [[joiner]6297-joiner 's shed]6298-joiner 's shed . [Jem]154-jem 's heart beat violently when [he]154-jem saw [the gay , handsome young man]6299-the gay , handsome young man approaching , with a light , buoyant step . This , then , was [he]6299-the gay , handsome young man whom [Mary]145-mary loved . It was , perhaps , no wonder ; for [he]154-jem seemed to [the poor smith]6300-the poor smith so elegant , so well - appointed , that [he]154-jem felt [his]154-jem superiority in externals , strangely and painfully , for an instant . Then something uprose within [him]154-jem , and told [him]154-jem , that "[4855-a man] [a man]4855-a man 's [a man]4855-a man for a ' that , for a ' that , and twice as much as a ' that . " And [he]154-jem no longer felt troubled by the outward appearance of [[his]154-jem rival]6301-his rival . [Harry Carson]209-mr. carson came on , lightly bounding over the dirty places with almost [a lad]1578-a lad 's buoyancy . To [his]154-jem surprise [the dark , sturdy - looking artisan]6303-the dark , sturdy - looking artisan stopped [him]154-jem by saying respectfully , "[4855-a man] May [I]0-i speak a word wi ' [you]4855-a man , [sir]5232-sir ? " "[0-i] Certainly , [[my]0-i good man]2532-my good man , " looking [his]154-jem astonishment ; then finding that the promised speech did not come very quickly , [he]0-i added , "[0-i] But make haste , for [I]0-i 'm in a hurry . " [Jem]154-jem had cast about for some less abrupt way of broaching the subject uppermost in [his]154-jem mind than [he]154-jem now found [himself]154-jem obliged to use . With a husky voice that trembled as [he]0-i spoke , [he]0-i said , "[0-i] [I]0-i think , [sir]5232-sir , [yo're]5232-sir keeping company wi ' [a young woman called [Mary Barton]145-mary]2534-a young woman called mary barton ? " A light broke in upon [Harry Carson]209-mr. carson 's mind , and [he]209-mr. carson paused before [he]209-mr. carson gave the answer for which [the other]1048-the other waited . Could [this man]6305-this man be [a lover of [Mary]145-mary 's]6306-a lover of mary 's ? And ( strange , stinging thought ) could [he]6305-this man be beloved by [her]145-mary , and so have caused [her]145-mary obstinate rejection of [himself]6305-this man ? [He]209-mr. carson looked at [Jem]154-jem from head to foot , [a black , grimy mechanic]6307-a black , grimy mechanic , in dirty fustian clothes , strongly built , and awkward ( according to [the dancing - master]6308-the dancing - master ) ; then [he]209-mr. carson glanced at [himself]209-mr. carson , and recalled the reflection [he]209-mr. carson had so lately quitted in [[his]209-mr. carson bed - room]6091-his bed - room . It was impossible . [No woman with eyes]6310-no woman with eyes could choose the one when [the other wooed]6311-the other wooed . It was [Hyperion]304-hyperion to [a Satyr]6312-a satyr . That quotation came aptly ; [he]209-mr. carson forgot "[145-mary] That [a man]4855-a man 's [a man]4855-a man for a ' that . " And yet here was a clue , which [he]209-mr. carson had often wanted , to [her]4779-the girl changed conduct towards [him]209-mr. carson . If [she]4779-the girl loved [this man]6305-this man . If-- [he]209-mr. carson hated [the fellow]5151-the fellow , and longed to strike [him]209-mr. carson . [He]209-mr. carson would know all . "[4855-a man] [Mary Barton]145-mary ! let [me]0-i see . Ay , that is the name of [the girl]4779-the girl . [An arrant flirt]2538-an arrant flirt , [the little hussy]2539-the little hussy is ; but very pretty . [Ay]305-ay , [Mary Barton]145-mary is [her]4779-the girl name . " [Jem]154-jem bit [his]154-jem lips . Was it then so ; that [Mary]145-mary was [a flirt]6315-a flirt , the giddy creature of whom [he]154-jem spoke ? [He]154-jem would not believe it , and yet how [he]154-jem wished the suggestive words unspoken . That thought must keep now , though . Even if [she]4779-the girl were , the more reason for there being some one to protect [her]4779-the girl ; poor , [faulty darling]6316-faulty darling . "[145-mary] [She]4779-the girl 's [a good girl]4864-a good girl , [sir]5232-sir , though may be a bit set up with [her]4779-the girl beauty ; but [she]4779-the girl 's [[[her]4779-the girl father]564-her father 's only child]2543-her father 's only child , [sir]5232-sir , and-- " [he]154-jem stopped ; [he]154-jem did not like to express suspicion , and yet [he]154-jem was determined [he]154-jem would be certain there was ground for none . What should [he]154-jem say ? "[2545-my fine fellow] Well , [[my]0-i fine fellow]2545-my fine fellow , and what have [I]0-i to do with that ? It 's but loss of [my]0-i time , and [yours]2546-you , too , if [you]2546-you 've only stopped [me]0-i to tell [me]0-i [Mary Barton]145-mary is very pretty ; [I]0-i know that well enough . " [He]154-jem seemed as though [he]154-jem would have gone on , but [Jem]154-jem put [his]154-jem black , working , right hand upon [his]154-jem arm to detain [him]154-jem . [The haughty young man]6317-the haughty young man shook it off , and with [his]6317-the haughty young man glove pretended to brush away the sooty contamination that might be left upon [his]6317-the haughty young man light great - coat sleeve . The little action aroused [Jem]154-jem . "[0-i] [I]0-i will tell [you]2546-you in plain words what [I]0-i have got to say to [you]2546-you , [young man]2372-young man . It 's been telled [me]0-i by one as knows , and has seen , that [you]2546-you walk with this same [Mary Barton]145-mary , and are known to be courting [her]145-mary ; and [her]145-mary as spoke to [me]0-i about it , thinks as how [Mary]145-mary loves [you]2546-you . That may be , or may not . But [I]0-i 'm [an old friend of hers]2548-an old friend of hers , and [[her]145-mary father]564-her father 's ; and [I]0-i just wished to know if [you]2546-you mean to marry [the girl]4779-the girl . Spite of what [you]2546-you said of [her]145-mary lightness , [I]0-i ha ' known [her]145-mary long enough to be sure [she]145-mary 'll make [a noble wife]2551-a noble wife for [any one]504-any one , let [him]504-any one be what [he]504-any one may ; and [I]0-i mean to stand by [her]145-mary like [a brother]1622-a brother ; and if [you]2546-you mean rightly , [you]2546-you 'll not think the worse on [me]0-i for what [I]0-i 've now said ; and if -- but no , [I]0-i 'll not say what [I]0-i 'll do to [the man who wrongs a hair of [her]145-mary head]2554-the man who wrongs a hair of her head . [He]2554-the man who wrongs a hair of her head shall rue it the longest day [he]2554-the man who wrongs a hair of her head lives , that 's all . Now , [sir]5232-sir , what [I]0-i ask of [you]5232-sir is this . If [you]5232-sir mean fair and honourable by [her]145-mary , well and good ; but if not , for [your]5232-sir own sake as well as [hers]145-mary , leave [her]145-mary alone , and never speak to [her]145-mary more . " [Jem]154-jem 's voice quivered with the earnestness with which [he]154-jem spoke , and [he]154-jem eagerly waited for some answer . [Harry Carson]209-mr. carson , meanwhile , instead of attending very particularly to the purpose [the man]708-the man had in addressing [him]209-mr. carson , was trying to gather from [his]209-mr. carson speech what was the real state of the case . [He]209-mr. carson succeeded so far as to comprehend that [Jem]154-jem inclined to believe that [Mary]145-mary loved [[his]154-jem rival]6301-his rival ; and consequently , that if [the speaker]6320-the speaker were attached to [her]145-mary [himself]6320-the speaker , [he]6320-the speaker was not [a favoured admirer]6321-a favoured admirer . The idea came into [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson 's mind , that perhaps , after all , [Mary]145-mary loved [him]209-mr. carson in spite of [her]145-mary frequent and obstinate rejections ; and that [she]145-mary had employed [this person]6322-this person ( whoever [he]209-mr. carson was ) to bully [him]209-mr. carson into marrying [her]145-mary . [He]209-mr. carson resolved to try and ascertain more correctly [the man]708-the man 's relation to [her]145-mary . Either [he]209-mr. carson was [a lover]1055-a lover , and if so , not [a favoured one]6325-a favoured one ( in which case [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson could not at all understand [the man]708-the man 's motives for interesting [himself]708-the man in securing [her]145-mary marriage ) ; or [he]209-mr. carson was [a friend]5409-a friend , [an accomplice , whom [she]145-mary had employed to bully [him]708-the man]6328-an accomplice , whom she had employed to bully him . So little faith in goodness have the mean and selfish ! "[0-i] Before [I]0-i make [you]2556-you into [[my]0-i confidant]2557-my confidant , [[my]0-i good man]2532-my good man , " said [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson , in a contemptuous tone , "[2556-you] [I]0-i think it might be as well to inquire [your]2556-you right to meddle with [our]2559-our affairs . Neither [Mary]145-mary nor [I]0-i , as [I]0-i conceive , called [you]2556-you in as [a mediator]2560-a mediator . " [He]209-mr. carson paused ; [he]209-mr. carson wanted a distinct answer to this last supposition . None came ; so [he]209-mr. carson began to imagine [he]209-mr. carson was to be threatened into some engagement , and [his]209-mr. carson angry spirit rose . "[0-i] And so , [[my]0-i fine fellow]2545-my fine fellow , [you]2556-you will have the kindness to leave [us]2559-our to [ourselves]2559-our , and not meddle with what does not concern [you]2556-you . If [you]2556-you were [a brother]1622-a brother , or [father of hers]2563-father of hers , the case might have been different . As it is , [I]0-i can only consider [you]2556-you [an impertinent meddler]2564-an impertinent meddler . " Again [he]2556-you would have passed on , but [Jem]154-jem stood in a determined way before [him]2556-you , saying , "[2556-you] [You]2556-you say if [I]0-i had been [[her]2565-her brother]4840-her brother , or [[her]2565-her father]564-her father , [you]2556-you 'd have answered [me]0-i what [I]0-i ask . Now , neither [father]4863-father nor [brother]2569-brother could love [her]2565-her as [I]0-i have loved [her]2565-her , ay , and as [I]0-i love [her]2565-her still ; if love gives a right to satisfaction , it 's next to impossible any one breathing can come up to [my]0-i right . Now , [sir]5232-sir , tell [me]0-i ! do [you]5232-sir mean fair by [Mary]145-mary or not ? [I]0-i 've proved [my]0-i claim to know , and , by G---- , [I]0-i will know . " "[0-i] Come , come , no impudence , " replied [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson , who , having discovered what [he]209-mr. carson wanted to know ( namely , that [Jem]154-jem was a lover of [Mary]145-mary 's , and that [she]145-mary was not encouraging [his]209-mr. carson suit ) , wished to pass on . "[4863-father] [Father]4863-father , [brother]2569-brother , or [rejected lover]2573-rejected lover " ( with an emphasis on the word rejected ) , "[1202-no one] [no one]1202-no one has a right to interfere between [[my]0-i little girl]2457-my little girl and [me]0-i . [No one]1202-no one shall . Confound [you]5232-sir , [man]5236-man ! get out of [my]0-i way , or [I]0-i 'll make [you]5232-sir , " as [Jem]154-jem still obstructed [his]154-jem path with dogged determination . "[0-i] [I]0-i wo n't , then , till [you]5232-sir 've given [me]0-i [your]5232-sir word about [Mary]145-mary , " replied [the mechanic]6329-the mechanic , grinding [his]0-i words out between [his]0-i teeth , and the livid paleness of the anger [he]0-i could no longer keep down covering [his]0-i face till [he]0-i looked ghastly . "[5232-sir] Wo n't [you]5232-sir ? " ( with a taunting laugh ) , "[0-i] then [I]0-i 'll make [you]5232-sir . " [The young man]5590-the young man raised [his]5590-the young man slight cane , and smote [the artisan]6331-the artisan across the face with a stinging stroke . An instant afterwards [he]0-i lay stretched in [the muddy road]6332-the muddy road , [Jem]154-jem standing over [him]0-i , panting with rage . What [he]0-i would have done next in [his]0-i moment of ungovernable passion , [no one]1202-no one knows ; but [a policeman from [the main street]6335-the main street , into which [this road]6336-this road led]6334-a policeman from the main street , into which this road led , had been sauntering about for some time , unobserved by either of [the parties]2132-the parties , and expecting some kind of conclusion like the present to the violent discussion going on between [the two young men]6338-the two young men . In a minute [he]0-i had pinioned [Jem]154-jem , who sullenly yielded to the surprise . [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson was on [his]209-mr. carson feet directly , [his]209-mr. carson face glowing with rage or shame . "[0-i] Shall [I]0-i take [him]2578-him to [the lock - ups]2579-the lock - ups for assault , [sir]5232-sir ? " said [the policeman]2480-the policeman . "[0-i] No , no , " exclaimed [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson ; "[0-i] [I]0-i struck [him]2578-him first . It was no assault on [his]2578-him side ; though , " [he]0-i continued , hissing out [his]0-i words to [Jem]154-jem , who even hated freedom procured for [him]2578-him , however justly , at the intervention of [[his]2578-him rival]6301-his rival , "[0-i] [I]0-i will never forgive or forget [your]2578-him insult . Trust [me]0-i , " [he]0-i gasped the words in excess of passion , "[0-i] [Mary]145-mary shall fare no better for [your]2578-him insolent interference . " [He]0-i laughed , as if with the consciousness of power . [Jem]154-jem replied with equal excitement--"And[2578-him] if [you]2578-him dare to injure [her]145-mary in the least , [I]0-i will await [you]2578-him where [no policeman]2581-no policeman can step in between . And [God]224-god shall judge between [us]2582-us two . " [The policeman]2480-the policeman now interfered with persuasions and warnings . [He]2480-the policeman locked [his]2480-the policeman arm in [Jem]154-jem 's to lead [him]154-jem away in an opposite direction to that in which [he]2480-the policeman saw [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson was going . [Jem]154-jem submitted gloomily , for a few steps , then wrenched [himself]154-jem free . [The policeman]2480-the policeman shouted after [him]154-jem , "[224-god] Take care , [[my]0-i man]2583-my man ! there 's [no girl on]2584-no girl on [earth]1255-earth worth what [you]2583-my man 'll be bringing on [yourself]2583-my man if [you]2583-my man do n't mind . " But [Jem]154-jem was out of hearing . CHAPTER XVI . MEETING BETWEEN [MASTERS AND WORKMEN]6343-masters and workmen . "[2586-the scorner] Not for a moment take [the scorner]2586-the scorner 's chair ; While seated there , [thou]2587-thou know'st not how a word , A tone , a look , may gall [[thy]2587-thou brother]2588-thy brother 's heart , And make [him]2588-thy brother turn in bitterness against [thee]2587-thou . " "[2586-the scorner] LOVE - TRUTHS . " The day arrived on which [the masters]489-the masters were to have an interview with [a deputation of [the work - people]6346-the work - people]6345-a deputation of the work - people . The meeting was to take place in [a public room]6347-a public room , at [an hotel]6348-an hotel ; and there , about eleven o'clock , [the mill - owners , who had received the foreign orders]6349-the mill - owners , who had received the foreign orders , began to collect . Of course , the first subject , however full [their]6349-the mill - owners , who had received the foreign orders minds might be of another , was the weather . Having done [their]6349-the mill - owners , who had received the foreign orders duty by all the showers and sunshine which had occurred during the past week , [they]6349-the mill - owners , who had received the foreign orders fell to talking about the business which brought [them]6349-the mill - owners , who had received the foreign orders together . There might be about [twenty gentlemen in [the room]616-the room]6350-twenty gentlemen in the room , including [some by courtesy]6352-some by courtesy , who were not immediately concerned in the settlement of the present question ; but who , nevertheless , were sufficiently interested to attend . These were divided into little groups , who did not seem unanimous by any means . [Some]797-some were for a slight concession , just a sugar - plum to quieten [the naughty child]6354-the naughty child , a sacrifice to peace and quietness . [Some]797-some were steadily and vehemently opposed to the dangerous precedent of yielding one jot or one tittle to the outward force of a turn - out . It was teaching [the work - people]6346-the work - people how to become [masters]6156-masters , said [they]6349-the mill - owners , who had received the foreign orders . Did [they]6349-the mill - owners , who had received the foreign orders want the wildest thing heareafter , [they]6349-the mill - owners , who had received the foreign orders would know that the way to obtain [their]6349-the mill - owners , who had received the foreign orders wishes would be to strike work . Besides , [one or two of those present]6358-one or two of those present had only just returned from [the New Bailey]58-the new bailey , where [one of the turn - outs]6359-one of the turn - outs had been tried for a cruel assault on [a poor north - country weaver , who had attempted to work at the low price]6360-a poor north - country weaver , who had attempted to work at the low price . [They]6349-the mill - owners , who had received the foreign orders were indignant , and justly so , at the merciless manner in which [the poor fellow]6361-the poor fellow had been treated ; and [their]6349-the mill - owners , who had received the foreign orders indignation at wrong , took ( as it so often does ) the extreme form of revenge . [They]6349-the mill - owners , who had received the foreign orders felt as if , rather than yield to [the body of men who were resorting to such cruel measures towards [[their]6349-the mill - owners , who had received the foreign orders fellow - [workmen]1600-workmen]6363-their fellow - workmen]6362-the body of men who were resorting to such cruel measures towards their fellow - workmen , [they]6349-the mill - owners , who had received the foreign orders , [the masters]489-the masters , would sooner relinquish all the benefits to be derived from the fulfilment of the commission , in order that [the workmen]441-the workmen might suffer keenly . [They]6349-the mill - owners , who had received the foreign orders forgot that the strike was in this instance the consequence of want and need , suffered unjustly , as [the endurers]6367-the endurers believed ; for , however insane , and without ground of reason , such was [their]6349-the mill - owners , who had received the foreign orders belief , and such was the cause of [their]6349-the mill - owners , who had received the foreign orders violence . It is a great truth , that [you]6368-you can not extinguish violence by violence . [You]6368-you may put it down for a time ; but while [you]6368-you are crowing over [your]6368-you imaginary success , see if it does not return with seven devils worse than its former self ! [No one]1202-no one thought of treating [the workmen]441-the workmen as [brethren]6371-brethren and [friends]4851-friends , and openly , clearly , as appealing to [reasonable men]6373-reasonable men , stating the exact and full circumstances which led [the masters]489-the masters to think it was the wise policy of the time to make sacrifices [themselves]489-the masters , and to hope for [them]489-the masters from [the operatives]5426-the operatives . In going from group to group in [the room]616-the room , [you]6377-you caught such a medley of sentences as the following : "[2586-the scorner] Poor devils ! [they]2589-they 're near enough to starving , [I]0-i 'm afraid . [Mrs. Aldred]306-mrs. aldred makes two cows ' heads into soup every week , and [people]4744-people come several miles to fetch it ; and if these times last [we]2591-we must try and do more . But [we]2591-we must not be bullied into any thing ! " "[306-mrs. aldred] A rise of a shilling or so wo n't make much difference , and [they]2589-they will go away thinking [they]2589-they 've gained [their]2589-they point . " "[2589-they] That 's the very thing [I]0-i object to . [They]2589-they 'll think so , and whenever [they]2589-they 've a point to gain , no matter how unreasonable , [they]2589-they 'll strike work . " "[2589-they] It really injures [them]2589-they more than [us]2591-we . " "[2589-they] [I]0-i do n't see how [our]2591-we interests can be separated . " "[2592-the d----d brute] [The d----d brute]2592-the d----d brute had thrown vitriol on [the poor fellow]6361-the poor fellow 's ankles , and [you]2594-you know what a bad part that is to heal . [He]6361-the poor fellow had to stand still with the pain , and that left [him]6361-the poor fellow at the mercy of [the cruel wretch , who beat [him]6361-the poor fellow about the head till [you]2594-you 'd hardly have known [he]6361-the poor fellow was [a man]4855-a man]2595-the cruel wretch , who beat him about the head till you 'd hardly have known he was a man . [They]2589-they doubt if [he]6361-the poor fellow 'll live . " "[2589-they] If it were only for that , [I]0-i 'll stand out against [them]2589-they , even if it were the cause of [my]0-i ruin . " "[0-i] Ay , [I]0-i for one wo n't yield one farthing to [the cruel brutes]2597-the cruel brutes ; [they]2597-the cruel brutes 're more like wild beasts than [human beings]668-human beings . " ( Well ! who might have made [them]2597-the cruel brutes different ? ) "[0-i] [I]0-i say , [Carson]209-mr. carson , just go and tell [Duncombe]307-mr. duncombe of this fresh instance of [their]2589-they abominable conduct . [He]307-mr. duncombe 's wavering , but [I]0-i think this will decide [him]307-mr. duncombe . " The door was now opened , and [a waiter]6378-a waiter announced that [the men]1152-the men were below , and asked if it were the pleasure of [the gentlemen]6380-the gentlemen that [they]1152-the men should be shown up . [They]1152-the men assented , and rapidly took [their]1152-the men places round the official table ; looking , as like as [they]1152-the men could , to [the Roman senators who awaited the irruption of [Brennus]308-brennus and [[his]308-brennus Gauls]6382-his gauls]6381-the roman senators who awaited the irruption of brennus and his gauls . [Tramp]309-tramp , tramp , came the heavy clogged feet up [the stairs]6383-the stairs ; and in a minute [five wild , earnest - looking men]6384-five wild , earnest - looking men stood in [the room]616-the room . [John Barton]131-john barton , from some mistake as to time , was not among [them]6384-five wild , earnest - looking men . Had [they]6384-five wild , earnest - looking men been [larger boned men]6386-larger boned men , [you]6387-you would have called [them]6384-five wild , earnest - looking men gaunt ; as it was , [they]6384-five wild , earnest - looking men were little of stature , and [their]6384-five wild , earnest - looking men fustian clothes hung loosely upon [their]6384-five wild , earnest - looking men shrunk limbs . In choosing [[their]6384-five wild , earnest - looking men delegates]6388-their delegates , too , [the operatives]5426-the operatives had had more regard to [their]6384-five wild , earnest - looking men brains , and power of speech , than to [their]6384-five wild , earnest - looking men wardrobes ; [they]6384-five wild , earnest - looking men might have read the opinions of [that worthy Professor Teufelsdruch]6390-that worthy professor teufelsdruch , in [Sartor Resartus]81-sartor resartus , to judge from the dilapidated coats and trousers , which yet clothed [men of parts and of power]6391-men of parts and of power . It was long since many of [them]6384-five wild , earnest - looking men had known the luxury of a new article of dress ; and air - gaps were to be seen in [their]6384-five wild , earnest - looking men garments . [Some of [the masters]489-the masters]6392-some of the masters were rather affronted at such a ragged detachment coming between the wind and [[their]6384-five wild , earnest - looking men nobility]6394-their nobility ; but what cared [they]6384-five wild , earnest - looking men ? At the request of [a gentleman hastily chosen to officiate as chairman]6395-a gentleman hastily chosen to officiate as chairman , [the leader of [the delegates]6397-the delegates]6396-the leader of the delegates read , in a high - pitched , psalm - singing voice , a paper , containing [the operatives]5426-the operatives ' statement of the case at issue , [their]5426-the operatives complaints , and [their]5426-the operatives demands , which last were not remarkable for moderation . [He]6396-the leader of the delegates was then desired to withdraw for a few minutes , with [[his]6396-the leader of the delegates fellow delegates]6399-his fellow delegates , to [another room]6400-another room , while [the masters]489-the masters considered what should be [their]489-the masters definitive answer . When [the men]1152-the men had left [the room]616-the room , a whispered earnest consultation took place , [every one]669-every one re - urging [his]669-every one former arguments . [The conceders]6405-the conceders carried the day , but only by a majority of one . [The minority]6406-the minority haughtily and audibly expressed [their]6406-the minority dissent from the measures to be adopted , even after [the delegates]6397-the delegates re - entered [the room]616-the room ; [their]6397-the delegates words and looks did not pass unheeded by [the quick - eyed operatives]6409-the quick - eyed operatives ; [their]6397-the delegates names were registered in bitter hearts . [The masters]489-the masters could not consent to the advance demanded by [the workmen]441-the workmen . [They]489-the masters would agree to give one shilling per week more than [they]489-the masters had previously offered . Were [the delegates]6397-the delegates empowered to accept such offer ? [They]6397-the delegates were empowered to accept or decline any offer made that day by [the masters]489-the masters . Then it might be as well for [them]6397-the delegates to consult among [themselves]6397-the delegates as to what should be [their]6397-the delegates decision . [They]6397-the delegates again withdrew . It was not for long . [They]6397-the delegates came back , and positively declined any compromise of [their]6397-the delegates demands . Then up sprang [Mr. Henry Carson]209-mr. carson , [the head and voice of the violent party among [the masters]489-the masters]6414-the head and voice of the violent party among the masters , and addressing [the chairman]6416-the chairman , even before [the scowling operatives]6417-the scowling operatives , [he]209-mr. carson proposed some resolutions , which [he]209-mr. carson , and those who agreed with [him]209-mr. carson , had been concocting during this last absence of the deputation . [They]6397-the delegates were , firstly , withdrawing the proposal just made , and declaring all communication between [the masters]489-the masters and that particular [Trades ' Union]6419-trades ' union at an end ; secondly , declaring that [no master]6420-no master would employ [any workman]6421-any workman in future , unless [he]6420-no master signed a declaration that [he]6420-no master did not belong to [any Trades ' Union]6422-any trades ' union , and pledged [himself]6420-no master not to assist or subscribe to any society , having for [its]6419-trades ' union object interference with [the masters]489-the masters ' powers ; and , thirdly , that [the masters]489-the masters should pledge [themselves]489-the masters to protect and encourage [all workmen]6425-all workmen willing to accept employment on those conditions , and at the rate of wages first offered . Considering that [the men who now stood listening with lowering brows of defiance]6426-the men who now stood listening with lowering brows of defiance were [all of [them]6426-the men who now stood listening with lowering brows of defiance leading [members of [the Union]6429-the union]6428-members of the union]6427-all of them leading members of the union , such resolutions were in [themselves]489-the masters sufficiently provocative of animosity : but not content with simply stating them , [Harry Carson]209-mr. carson went on to characterise the conduct of [the workmen]441-the workmen in no measured terms ; every word [he]209-mr. carson spoke rendering [their]6426-the men who now stood listening with lowering brows of defiance looks more livid , [their]6426-the men who now stood listening with lowering brows of defiance glaring eyes more fierce . [One among [them]6426-the men who now stood listening with lowering brows of defiance]6431-one among them would have spoken , but checked [himself]6431-one among them in obedience to the stern glance and pressure on [his]6431-one among them arm , received from [the leader]6252-the leader . [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson sat down , and [a friend]5409-a friend instantly got up to second the motion . It was carried , but far from unanimously . [The chairman]6416-the chairman announced it to [the delegates]6397-the delegates ( who had been once more turned out of [the room]616-the room for a division ) . [They]6397-the delegates received it with deep brooding silence , but spake never a word , and left [the room]616-the room without even a bow . Now there had been some by - play at this meeting , not recorded in the [Manchester]1-manchester newspapers , which gave an account of the more regular part of the transaction . While [the men]1152-the men had stood grouped near the door , on [their]1152-the men first entrance , [Mr. Harry Carson]209-mr. carson had taken out [his]209-mr. carson silver pencil , and had drawn an admirable caricature of [them]1152-the men -- lank , ragged , dispirited , and famine - stricken . Underneath [he]209-mr. carson wrote a hasty quotation from [the fat knight]6439-the fat knight 's well - known speech in [Henry IV]310-henry iv . [He]209-mr. carson passed it to [one of [[his]209-mr. carson neighbours]6441-his neighbours , who acknowledged the likeness instantly , and by [him]209-mr. carson it was sent round to [others , who all]6442-others , who all smiled and nodded [their]6442-others , who all heads . When it came back to [its owner]6443-its owner [he]209-mr. carson tore the back of the letter on which it was drawn , in two]6440-one of his neighbours , who acknowledged the likeness instantly , and by him it was sent round to others , who all smiled and nodded their heads . when it came back to its owner he tore the back of the letter on which it was drawn , in two ; twisted them up , and flung them into the fire - place ; but , careless whether [they]1152-the men reached [their]1152-the men aim or not , [he]209-mr. carson did not look to see that [they]1152-the men fell just short of any consuming cinders . This proceeding was closely observed by [one of [the men]1152-the men]6444-one of the men . [He]209-mr. carson watched [the masters]489-the masters as [they]489-the masters left [the hotel]6447-the hotel ( laughing , [some of [them]489-the masters]6448-some of them were , at passing jokes ) , and when [all]4906-all had gone , [he]209-mr. carson re - entered . [He]209-mr. carson went to [the waiter]6450-the waiter , who recognised [him]209-mr. carson . "[0-i] There 's a bit on a picture up yonder , as [one o ' [the gentlemen]6380-the gentlemen]2599-one o ' the gentlemen threw away ; [I]0-i 've [a little lad]2601-a little lad at [home]4755-home as dearly loves a picture ; by [your]2603-your leave [I]0-i 'll go up for it . " [The waiter]6450-the waiter , good - natured and sympathetic , accompanied [him]209-mr. carson up - [stairs]4740-stairs ; saw the paper picked up and untwisted , and then being convinced , by a hasty glance at its contents , that it was only what [the man had called it , "[0-i] a bit of a picture]6453-the man had called it , " a bit of a picture , " [he]209-mr. carson allowed [him]209-mr. carson to bear away [his]209-mr. carson prize . Towards seven o'clock that evening [many operatives]6454-many operatives began to assemble in [a room in [the Weavers ' Arms public - house]6456-the weavers ' arms public - house]6455-a room in the weavers ' arms public - house , [a room appropriated for "[2603-your] festive occasions]6457-a room appropriated for " festive occasions , " as [the landlord]2461-the landlord , in [his]2461-the landlord circular , on opening [the premises]6459-the premises , had described [it]6455-a room in the weavers ' arms public - house . But , alas ! it was on no festive occasion that [they]6454-many operatives met [there]873-there on this night . [Starved , irritated , despairing men]6461-starved , irritated , despairing men , [they]6454-many operatives were assembling to hear the answer that morning given by [the masters]489-the masters to [[their]6454-many operatives delegates]6388-their delegates ; after which , as was stated in the notice , [a gentleman from [London]28-london]6464-a gentleman from london would have the honour of addressing the meeting on the present state of affairs between [the employers]437-the employers and [the employed]438-the employed , or ( as [he]6464-a gentleman from london chose to term [them]6467-them ) the idle and [the industrious classes]6468-the industrious classes . [The room]616-the room was not large , but [its]616-the room bareness of furniture made [it]616-the room appear so . Unshaded gas flared down upon [the lean and unwashed artisans]6470-the lean and unwashed artisans as [they]6470-the lean and unwashed artisans entered , [their]6470-the lean and unwashed artisans eyes blinking at the excess of light . [They]6470-the lean and unwashed artisans took [their]6470-the lean and unwashed artisans seats on benches , and awaited the deputation . [The latter]511-the latter , gloomily and ferociously , delivered [the masters]489-the masters ' ultimatum , adding thereunto not one word of [their]489-the masters own ; and it sank all the deeper into the sore hearts of [the listeners]6473-the listeners for [their]6473-the listeners forbearance . Then [the "[0-i] gentleman from [London]28-london]6474-the " gentleman from london " ( who had been previously informed of [the masters]489-the masters ' decision ) entered . [You]6476-you would have been puzzled to define [his]6464-a gentleman from london exact position , or what was the state of [his]6464-a gentleman from london mind as regarded education . [He]6464-a gentleman from london looked so self - conscious , so far from earnest , among the group of [eager , fierce , absorbed men]6477-eager , fierce , absorbed men , among whom [he]6464-a gentleman from london now stood . [He]6464-a gentleman from london might have been [a disgraced medical student of the Bob Sawyer class]6478-a disgraced medical student of the bob sawyer class , or [an unsuccessful actor]6479-an unsuccessful actor , or [a flashy shopman]6480-a flashy shopman . The impression [he]6464-a gentleman from london would have given [you]6476-you would have been unfavourable , and yet there was much about [him]6464-a gentleman from london that could only be characterised as doubtful . [He]6464-a gentleman from london smirked in acknowledgment of [their]489-the masters uncouth greetings , and sat down ; then glancing round , [he]6464-a gentleman from london inquired whether it would not be agreeable to [the gentlemen present]6481-the gentlemen present to have pipes and liquor handed round ; adding , that [he]6464-a gentleman from london would stand treat . As [the man who has had [his]6464-a gentleman from london taste educated to love reading]6482-the man who has had his taste educated to love reading , falls devouringly upon books after a long abstinence , so [these poor fellows , whose tastes had been left to educate]6483-these poor fellows , whose tastes had been left to educate [themselves]6483-these poor fellows , whose tastes had been left to educate into a liking for tobacco , beer , and similar gratifications , gleamed up at the proposal of [the London delegate]6484-the london delegate . Tobacco and drink deaden the pangs of hunger , and make [one]518-one forget the miserable home , the desolate future . [They]489-the masters were now ready to listen to [him]6464-a gentleman from london with approbation . [He]6464-a gentleman from london felt it ; and rising like [a great orator]6486-a great orator , with [his]6464-a gentleman from london right arm outstretched , [his]6464-a gentleman from london left in the breast of [his]6464-a gentleman from london waistcoat , [he]6464-a gentleman from london began to declaim , with a forced theatrical voice . After a burst of eloquence , in which [he]6464-a gentleman from london blended the deeds of [the elder]6487-the elder and [the younger Brutus]6488-the younger brutus , and magnified the resistless might of [the "[0-i] millions of [Manchester]1-manchester]6489-the " millions of manchester , " [the Londoner]6490-the londoner descended to matter - of - fact business , and in [his]6464-a gentleman from london capacity this way [he]6464-a gentleman from london did not belie the good judgment of [those who had sent [him]6464-a gentleman from london as [delegate]6492-delegate]6491-those who had sent him as delegate . Masses of [people]4744-people , when left to [their]489-the masters own free choice , seem to have discretion in distinguishing [men of natural talent]6494-men of natural talent ; it is a pity [they]489-the masters so little regard temper and principles . [He]6464-a gentleman from london rapidly dictated resolutions , and suggested measures . [He]6464-a gentleman from london wrote out a stirring placard for the walls . [He]6464-a gentleman from london proposed sending [delegates]5458-delegates to entreat the assistance of [other Trades ' Unions]6496-other trades ' unions in [other towns]6188-other towns . [He]6464-a gentleman from london headed the list of subscribing Unions , by a liberal donation from that with which [he]6464-a gentleman from london was especially connected in [London]28-london ; and what was more , and more uncommon , [he]6464-a gentleman from london paid down the money in [real , clinking , blinking , golden sovereigns]6498-real , clinking , blinking , golden sovereigns ! The money , alas , was cravingly required ; but before alleviating any private necessities on the morrow , small sums were handed to each of [the delegates , who were in a day or two to set out]6499-the delegates , who were in a day or two to set out on [their]6499-the delegates , who were in a day or two to set out expeditions to [Glasgow]44-glasgow , [Newcastle]82-newcastle , [Nottingham]42-nottingham , & amp;c . [These men]6500-these men were [most of [them]6500-these men members of the deputation who had that morning waited upon [the masters]489-the masters]6501-most of them members of the deputation who had that morning waited upon the masters . After [he]6464-a gentleman from london had drawn up some letters , and spoken a few more stirring words , [the gentleman from [London]28-london]6503-the gentleman from london withdrew , previously shaking hands all round ; and many speedily followed [him]6464-a gentleman from london out of [the room]616-the room , and out of [the house]803-the house . [The newly - appointed delegates]6506-the newly - appointed delegates , and [one or two others]6507-one or two others , remained behind to talk over [their]6506-the newly - appointed delegates respective missions , and to give and exchange opinions in more homely and natural language than [they]6506-the newly - appointed delegates dared to use before the [London]28-london orator . "[2604-he] [He]2604-he 's [a rare chap]2605-a rare chap , [yon]2606-yon , " began [one]518-one , indicating [the departed delegate]6509-the departed delegate by a jerk of [his]518-one thumb towards the door . "[2605-a rare chap] [He]2604-he 's gotten the gift of the gab , anyhow ! " "[2604-he] Ay ! ay ! [he]2604-he knows what [he]2604-he 's about . See how [he]2604-he poured it into [us]2607-us about that there [Brutus]311-brutus . [He]2604-he were pretty hard , too , to kill [[his]2604-he own son]2608-his own son ! " "[2604-he] [I]0-i could kill [mine]0-i if [he]2604-he took part wi ' [the masters]489-the masters ; to be sure , [he]2604-he 's but [a step - son]2610-a step - son , but that makes no odds , " said another . But now tongues were hushed , and all eyes were directed towards [the member of the deputation who had that morning returned to [the hotel]6447-the hotel to obtain possession of [Harry Carson]209-mr. carson 's clever caricature of [the operatives]5426-the operatives]6510-the member of the deputation who had that morning returned to the hotel to obtain possession of harry carson 's clever caricature of the operatives . The heads clustered together , to gaze at and detect the likenesses . "[312-john slater] That 's [John Slater]312-john slater ! [I]0-i 'd ha ' known [him]312-john slater anywhere , by [his]312-john slater big nose . [Lord]2611-lord ! how like ; that 's [me]0-i , by [G----]313-g---- , it 's the very way [I]0-i 'm obligated to pin [my]0-i waistcoat up , to hide that [I]0-i 've gotten no shirt . That _ is _ a shame , and [I]0-i 'll not stand it . " "[0-i] Well ! " said [John Slater]312-john slater , after having acknowledged [his]0-i nose and [his]0-i likeness ; "[0-i] [I]0-i could laugh at a jest as well as e'er the best on ['em]2612-'em , though it did tell again [mysel]2613-mysel , if [I]0-i were not clemming " ( [his]0-i eyes filled with tears ; [he]0-i was [a poor , pinched , sharp - featured man]6513-a poor , pinched , sharp - featured man , with a gentle and melancholy expression of countenance ) , "[2613-mysel] and if [I]0-i could keep from thinking of [them]2614-them at [home]4755-home , as is clemming ; but with [their]2614-them cries for food ringing in [my]0-i ears , and making [me]0-i afeard of going [home]4755-home , and wonder if [I]0-i should hear ['em]2612-'em wailing out , if [I]0-i lay cold and drowned at [th ' bottom o ' [th ' canal]2618-th ' canal]2617-th ' bottom o ' th ' canal , there,--why , [man]5236-man , [I]0-i can not laugh at ought . It seems to make [me]0-i sad that there is any as can make game on what [they]2614-them 've never knowed ; as can make such laughable pictures on [men]1197-men , whose very hearts within 'em are so raw and sore as [ours]2621-we were and are , [God]224-god help [us]2621-we . " [John Barton]131-john barton began to speak ; [they]1197-men turned to [him]0-i with great attention . "[224-god] It makes [me]0-i more than sad , it makes [my]0-i heart burn within [me]0-i , to see that [folk]5093-folk can make a jest of [earnest men]2623-earnest men ; of [chaps who comed to ask for a bit o ' fire]2624-chaps who comed to ask for a bit o ' fire for [th ' old granny]2625-th ' old granny , as shivers in th ' cold ; for a bit o ' bedding , and some warm clothing to [the poor wife]1338-the poor wife as lies in labour on th ' damp flags ; and for victuals for [the childer , whose little voices are getting too faint and weak to cry aloud wi ' hunger]2627-the childer , whose little voices are getting too faint and weak to cry aloud wi ' hunger . For , [brothers]5186-brothers , is not [them]2629-their the things [we]2621-we ask for when [we]2621-we ask for more wage ? [We]2621-we donnot want dainties , [we]2621-we want bellyfuls ; [we]2621-we donnot want gimcrack coats and waistcoats , [we]2621-we want warm clothes , and so that [we]2621-we get 'em [we]2621-we 'd not quarrel wi ' what [they]2629-their 're made on . [We]2621-we donnot want [[their]2629-their grand houses]2630-their grand houses , [we]2621-we want a roof to cover [us]2621-we from the rain , and the snow , and the storm ; ay , and not alone to cover [us]2621-we , but [the helpless ones that cling to [us]2621-we in the keen wind , and ask [us]2621-we with [their]2629-their eyes why [we]2621-we brought ['em]2632-'em into [th ' world]1596-th ' world]2631-the helpless ones that cling to us in the keen wind , and ask us with their eyes why we brought 'em into th ' world to suffer ? " [He]0-i lowered [his]0-i deep voice almost to a whisper . "[2634-a father who had killed his child] [I]0-i 've seen [a father who had killed [his]2634-a father who had killed his child child]2634-a father who had killed his child rather than let it clem before [his]2634-a father who had killed his child eyes ; and [he]2634-a father who had killed his child were [a tender - hearted man]2635-a tender - hearted man . " [He]0-i began again in [his]0-i usual tone . "[2634-a father who had killed his child] [We]2621-we come to [th ' masters wi ' full hearts]2636-th ' masters wi ' full hearts , to ask for [them]2636-th ' masters wi ' full hearts things [I]0-i named afore . [We]2621-we know that [they]2636-th ' masters wi ' full hearts 've gotten money , as [we]2621-we 've earned for 'em ; [we]2621-we know trade is mending , and that [they]2636-th ' masters wi ' full hearts 've large orders , for which [they]2636-th ' masters wi ' full hearts 'll be well paid ; [we]2621-we ask for [our]2621-we share o ' th ' payment ; for , say [we]2621-we , if [th ' masters]5195-th ' masters get [our]2621-we share of payment it will only go to keep [servants]2638-servants and horses , to more dress and pomp . Well and good , if [yo]2639-you choose to be [fools]2640-fools [we]2621-we 'll not hinder [you]2639-you , so long as [you]2639-you 're just ; but [our]2621-we share [we]2621-we must and will have ; [we]2621-we 'll not be cheated . _ [We]2621-we _ want it for daily bread , for life itself ; and not for [our]2621-we own lives neither ( for there 's many a one here , [I]0-i know by [mysel]2641-mysel , as would be glad and thankful to lie down and die out o ' [this weary world]2642-this weary world ) , but for the lives of [them little ones , who do n't yet know what life is , and are afeard of death]2643-them little ones , who do n't yet know what life is , and are afeard of death . Well , [we]2621-we come before [th ' masters]5195-th ' masters to state what [we]2621-we want , and what [we]2621-we must have , afore [we]2621-we 'll set shoulder to [their]5195-th ' masters work ; and [they]5195-th ' masters say , ' No . ' [One]518-one would think that would be enough of hard - heartedness , but it is n't . [They]5195-th ' masters go and make jesting pictures of [us]2621-we ! [I]0-i could laugh at [mysel]2641-mysel , as well as poor [John Slater]312-john slater [there]873-there ; but then [I]0-i must be easy in [my]0-i mind to laugh . Now [I]0-i only know that [I]0-i would give the last drop o ' [my]0-i blood to avenge [us]2621-we on [[yon]2647-yon chap , who had so little feeling in [him]2648-yon chap , who had so little feeling in him as to make game on earnest , suffering men as to make game on [earnest , suffering men]2649-earnest , suffering men]2648-yon chap , who had so little feeling in him as to make game on earnest , suffering men ! " A low angry murmur was heard among [the men]1152-the men , but it did not yet take form or words . [John]312-john slater continued-- "[2650-you] [You]2650-you 'll wonder , [chaps]2651-chaps , how [I]0-i came to miss the time this morning ; [I]0-i 'll just tell [you]2650-you what [I]0-i was a - doing . [[Th]2652-th ' chaplain at [the New Bailey]58-the new bailey]2653-th ' chaplain at the new bailey sent and gived [me]0-i an order to see [Jonas Higginbotham]314-jonas ; [him]314-jonas as was taken up last week for throwing vitriol in a knob - stick 's face . Well , [I]0-i could n't help but go ; and [I]0-i did n't reckon it would ha ' kept [me]0-i so late . [Jonas]314-jonas were like one crazy when [I]0-i got to [him]314-jonas ; [he]314-jonas said [he]314-jonas could na get rest night or day for th ' face of [the poor fellow [he]314-jonas had damaged]2654-the poor fellow he had damaged ; then [he]314-jonas thought on [his]314-jonas weak , clemmed look , as [he]314-jonas tramped , foot - sore , into [town]5223-town ; and [Jonas]314-jonas thought , may be , [he]314-jonas had left [them]2656-them at [home]4755-home as would look for news , and hope and get none , but , haply , tidings of [his]314-jonas death . Well , [Jonas]314-jonas had thought on these things till [he]314-jonas could not rest , but walked up and down continually like a wild beast in [his]314-jonas cage . At last [he]314-jonas bethought [him]314-jonas on a way to help a bit , and [he]314-jonas got [th ' chaplain]2658-th ' chaplain to send for [me]0-i ; and [he]314-jonas telled [me]0-i this ; and that [th ' man]2659-th ' man were lying in [th ' Infirmary]1532-th ' infirmary , and [he]314-jonas bade [me]0-i go ( to - day 's the day as [folk]5093-folk may be admitted into [th ' Infirmary]1532-th ' infirmary ) and get [his]314-jonas silver watch , as was [[his]314-jonas mother]787-his mother 's , and sell it as well as [I]0-i could , and take the money , and bid [the poor knob - stick]2664-the poor knob - stick send it to [[his]314-jonas friends]2665-his friends beyond [Burnley]79-burnley ; and [I]0-i were to take [him]314-jonas [Jonas]314-jonas 's kind regards , and [he]314-jonas humbly axed [him]314-jonas to forgive [him]314-jonas . So [I]0-i did what [Jonas]314-jonas wished . But bless [your]2666-your life , [none on [us]2668-us]2667-none on us would ever throw vitriol again ( at least at a knob - stick ) if [they]2669-they could see the sight [I]0-i saw to - day . [The man]708-the man lay , [his]708-the man face all wrapped in cloths , so [I]0-i did n't see _ that _ ; but not a limb , nor a bit of a limb , could keep from quivering with pain . [He]708-the man would ha ' bitten [his]708-the man hand to keep down [his]708-the man moans , but could n't , [his]708-the man face hurt [him]708-the man so if [he]708-the man moved it e'er so little . [He]708-the man could scarce mind [me]0-i when [I]0-i telled [him]708-the man about [Jonas]314-jonas ; [he]708-the man did squeeze [my]0-i hand when [I]0-i jingled the money , but when [I]0-i axed [[his]708-the man wife]525-his wife 's name [he]708-the man shrieked out , ' [Mary]145-mary , [Mary]145-mary , shall [I]0-i never see [you]145-mary again ? [Mary]145-mary , [[my]0-i darling]5220-my darling , [they]2673-they 've made [me]0-i blind because [I]0-i wanted to work for [you]145-mary and [[our]2674-our own baby]2675-our own baby ; oh , [Mary]145-mary , [Mary]145-mary ! ' Then [the nurse]2676-the nurse came , and said [he]708-the man were raving , and that [I]0-i had made [him]708-the man worse . And [I]0-i 'm afeard it was true ; yet [I]0-i were loth to go without knowing where to send the money . . . . So that kept [me]0-i beyond [my]0-i time , [chaps]2651-chaps . " "[2651-chaps] Did [yo]2678-yo hear where [the wife]1298-the wife lived at last ? " asked many anxious voices . "[2678-yo] No ! [he]708-the man went on talking to [her]1298-the wife , till [his]708-the man words cut [my]0-i heart like a knife . [I]0-i axed [th ' nurse]2680-th ' nurse to find out who [she]1298-the wife was , and where [she]1298-the wife lived . But what [I]0-i 'm more especial naming it now for is this,--for one thing [I]0-i wanted [yo]2678-yo all to know why [I]0-i were n't at [[my]0-i post]2681-my post this morning ; for another , [I]0-i wish to say , that [I]0-i , for one , [ha]2682-ha ' seen enough of what comes of attacking knob - sticks , and [I]0-i 'll [ha]2682-ha nought to do with it no more . " There were some expressions of disapprobation , but [John]312-john slater did not mind [them]6515-them . "[0-i] Nay ! [I]0-i 'm [no coward]2683-no coward , " [he]0-i replied , "[0-i] and [I]0-i 'm true to [th]2684-th ' backbone . What [I]0-i would like , and what [I]0-i would do , would be to fight [the masters]489-the masters . There 's one among [yo]2678-yo called [me]0-i [a coward]2686-a coward . Well ! [every man]2687-every man has a right to [his]2687-every man opinion ; but since [I]0-i 've thought on [th]2684-th ' matter to - day , [I]0-i 've thought [we]2688-we han all on [us]2688-we been more like [cowards]2689-cowards in attacking [the poor like [ourselves]2688-we]2690-the poor like ourselves ; [them]2690-the poor like ourselves as has none to help , but mun choose between vitriol and starvation . [I]0-i say [we]2688-we 're more cowardly in doing that than in leaving [them]2690-the poor like ourselves alone . No ! what [I]0-i would do is this . Have at [the masters]489-the masters ! " Again [he]0-i shouted , "[489-the masters] Have at [the masters]489-the masters ! " [He]0-i spoke lower ; [all]4906-all listened with hushed breath . "[489-the masters] It 's [the masters]489-the masters as has wrought this woe ; it 's [the masters]489-the masters as should pay for it . [Him]2695-him as called [me]0-i [coward]2696-coward just now , may try if [I]0-i am one or not . Set [me]0-i to serve out [the masters]489-the masters , and see if there 's ought [I]0-i 'll stick at . " "[2695-him] It would give [th ' masters]5195-th ' masters a bit on a fright if one on [them]5195-th ' masters were beaten within an inch of [his]2695-him life , " said [one]518-one . "[2695-him] Ay ! or beaten till no life were left in [him]2695-him , " growled [another]1526-another . And so with words , or looks that told more than words , [they]5195-th ' masters built up a deadly plan . Deeper and darker grew the import of [their]5195-th ' masters speeches , as [they]5195-th ' masters stood hoarsely muttering [their]5195-th ' masters meaning out , and glaring , with eyes that told the terror [their]5195-th ' masters own thoughts were to [them]5195-th ' masters , upon [[their]5195-th ' masters neighbours]6519-their neighbours . [Their]5195-th ' masters clenched fists , [their]5195-th ' masters set teeth , [their]5195-th ' masters livid looks , all told the suffering [their]5195-th ' masters minds were voluntarily undergoing in the contemplation of crime , and in familiarising [themselves]5195-th ' masters with its details . Then came one of those fierce terrible oaths which bind [members of [Trades ' Unions]2036-trades ' unions]6520-members of trades ' unions to any given purpose . Then , under the flaring gaslight , [they]5195-th ' masters met together to consult further . With the distrust of guilt , [each]5320-each was suspicious of [[his]5320-each neighbour]6523-his neighbour ; [each]5320-each dreaded the treachery of another . A number of pieces of paper ( the identical letter on which the caricature had been drawn that very morning ) were torn up , and _ one was marked _ . Then [all]4906-all were folded up again , looking exactly alike . [They]4906-all were shuffled together in a hat . The gas was extinguished ; [each]5320-each drew out a paper . The gas was re - lighted . Then [each]5320-each went as far as [he]5320-each could from [[his]5320-each fellows]759-his fellows , and examined the paper [he]5320-each had drawn without saying a word , and with a countenance as stony and immovable as [he]5320-each could make it . Then , still rigidly silent , [they]5195-th ' masters each took up [their]5195-th ' masters hats and went every one [his]5320-each own way . [He]5320-each who had drawn the marked paper had drawn the lot of [the assassin]6529-the assassin ! and [he]5320-each had sworn to act according to [his]5320-each drawing ! But [no one]1202-no one save [God]224-god and [his]5320-each own conscience knew who was [the appointed murderer]6531-the appointed murderer ! CHAPTER XVII . [BARTON 'S NIGHT - ERRAND]315-barton 's night - errand . "[2695-him] Mournful is't to say Farewell , Though for few brief hours [we]2699-we part ; In that absence , who can tell What may come to wring the heart ! " ANONYMOUS . The events recorded in the last chapter took place on a Tuesday . On Thursday afternoon [Mary]145-mary was surprised , in the midst of some little bustle in which [she]145-mary was engaged , by the entrance of [Will Wilson]6532-will wilson . [He]6532-will wilson looked strange , at least it was strange to see any different expression on [his]6532-will wilson face to [his]6532-will wilson usual joyous beaming appearance . [He]6532-will wilson had a paper parcel in [his]6532-will wilson hand . [He]6532-will wilson came in , and sat down , more quietly than usual . "[154-jem] Why , [Will]154-jem ! what 's the matter with [you]154-jem ? [You]154-jem seem quite cut up about something ! " "[154-jem] And [I]0-i am , [Mary]145-mary ! [I]0-i 'm come to say good - bye ; and [few folk]2700-few folk like to say good - bye to [them]2700-few folk [they]2700-few folk love . " "[2700-few folk] Good - bye ! Bless [me]0-i , [Will]154-jem , that 's sudden , is n't it ? " [Mary]145-mary left off ironing , and came and stood near [the fire - place]625-the fire - place . [She]145-mary had always liked [Will]154-jem ; but now it seemed as if a sudden spring of sisterly love had gushed up in [her]145-mary heart , so sorry did [she]145-mary feel to hear of [his]154-jem approaching departure . "[154-jem] It 's very sudden , is n't it ? " said [she]145-mary , repeating [her]145-mary question . "[154-jem] Yes ! it 's very sudden , " said [he]154-jem , dreamily . "[154-jem] No , it is n't ; " rousing [himself]154-jem , to think of what [he]154-jem was saying . "[2701-the captain] [The captain]2701-the captain told [me]0-i in a fortnight [he]2701-the captain would be ready to sail again ; but it comes very sudden on [me]0-i , [I]0-i had got so fond of [you]2702-you all . " [Mary]145-mary understood the particular fondness that was thus generalised . [She]145-mary spoke again . "[0-i] But it 's not a fortnight since [you]2702-you came . Not a fortnight since [you]2702-you knocked at [Jane Wilson]130-jane wilson 's door , and [I]0-i was there , [you]2702-you remember . Nothing like a fortnight ! " "[0-i] No ; [I]0-i know it 's not . But , [you]2702-you see , [I]0-i got a letter this afternoon from [Jack Harris]291-jack harris , to tell [me]0-i [[our]2703-our ship]2405-our ship sails on Tuesday next ; and it 's long since [I]0-i promised [[my]0-i uncle]2705-my uncle ( [[[my]0-i mother]4875-my mother 's brother]2707-my mother 's brother , [him]2707-my mother 's brother that lives at [Kirk - Christ]83-kirk - christ , beyond [Ramsay]84-ramsay , in [the Isle of Man]2708-the isle of man ) that [I]0-i 'd go and see [him]2707-my mother 's brother and [his]2707-my mother 's brother , this time of coming ashore . [I]0-i must go . [I]0-i 'm sorry enough ; but [I]0-i must n't [slight [poor mother]2710-poor mother 's friends]2709-slight poor mother 's friends . [I]0-i must go . Do n't try to keep [me]0-i , " said [he]0-i , evidently fearing the strength of [his]0-i own resolution , if hard pressed by entreaty . "[0-i] [I]0-i 'm not a - going , [Will]130-jane wilson . [I]0-i dare say [you]130-jane wilson 're right ; only [I]0-i ca n't help feeling sorry [you]130-jane wilson 're going away . It seems so flat to be left behind . When do [you]130-jane wilson go ? " "[130-jane wilson] To - night . [I]0-i sha n't see [you]130-jane wilson again . " "[0-i] To - night ! and [you]130-jane wilson go to [Liverpool]17-liverpool ! May be [you]130-jane wilson and [father]4863-father will go together . [He]4863-father 's going to [Glasgow]44-glasgow , by way of [Liverpool]17-liverpool . " "[4863-father] No ! [I]0-i 'm walking ; and [I]0-i do n't think [[your]130-jane wilson father]1640-your father will be up to walking . " "[1640-your father] Well ! and why on earth are [you]130-jane wilson walking ? [You]130-jane wilson can get by railway for three - and - sixpence . " "[130-jane wilson] Ay , but [Mary]145-mary ! ( [thou]2713-thou must n't let out what [I]0-i 'm going to tell [thee]130-jane wilson ) [I]0-i have n't got three shillings , no , nor even a sixpence left , at least not here ; before [I]0-i came [here]5235-here [I]0-i gave [[my]0-i landlady]2715-my landlady enough to carry [me]0-i to [the island]2331-the island and back , and may be a trifle for presents , and [I]0-i brought all the rest here ; and it 's all gone but this , " jingling a few coppers in [his]0-i hand . "[130-jane wilson] Nay , never fret over [my]0-i walking a matter of thirty mile , " added [he]0-i , as [he]0-i saw [she]130-jane wilson looked grave and sorry . "[130-jane wilson] It 's a fine clear night , and [I]0-i shall set off betimes , and get in afore the Manx packet sails . Where 's [[your]130-jane wilson father]1640-your father going ? To [Glasgow]44-glasgow , did [you]130-jane wilson say ? Perhaps [he]1640-your father and [I]0-i may have a bit of a trip together then , for , if [the Manx boat]2718-the manx boat has sailed when [I]0-i get into [Liverpool]17-liverpool , [I]0-i shall go by [a Scotch packet]2719-a scotch packet . What 's [he]1640-your father going to do in [Glasgow?--Seek]85-glasgow?--seek for work ? Trade is as bad there as here , [folk]5093-folk say . " "[5093-folk] No ; [he]1640-your father knows that , " answered [Mary]145-mary , sadly . "[1640-your father] [I]0-i sometimes think [he]1640-your father 'll never get work again , and that trade will never mend . It 's very hard to keep up [one]518-one 's heart . [I]0-i wish [I]0-i were [a boy]2722-a boy , [I]0-i 'd go to [sea]4969-sea with [you]2724-you . [It]2725-it would be getting away from bad news at any rate ; and now , there 's hardly a creature that crosses the door - step , but has something sad and unhappy to tell one . [Father]245-father is going as [a delegate from [[his]245-father Union]5810-his union , to ask help from [the [Glasgow]44-glasgow folk]2728-the glasgow folk]2726-a delegate from his union , to ask help from the glasgow folk . [He]245-father 's starting this evening . " [Mary]145-mary sighed , for the feeling again came over [her]145-mary that it was very flat to be left alone . "[245-father] [You]2724-you say [no one]1202-no one crosses the threshold but has something sad to say ; [you]2724-you do n't mean that [Margaret Jennings]157-margaret has any trouble ? " asked [the young sailor]5982-the young sailor , anxiously . "[157-margaret] No ! " replied [Mary]145-mary , smiling a little , "[157-margaret] [she]157-margaret 's [the only one [I]0-i know]2730-the only one i know , [I]0-i believe , who seems free from care . [Her]157-margaret blindness almost appears a blessing sometimes ; [she]157-margaret was so downhearted when [she]157-margaret dreaded it , and now [she]157-margaret seems so calm and happy when it 's downright come . No ! [Margaret]157-margaret 's happy , [I]0-i do think . " "[0-i] [I]0-i could almost wish it had been otherwise , " said [Will]130-jane wilson , thoughtfully . "[0-i] [I]0-i could have been so glad to comfort [her]157-margaret , and cherish [her]157-margaret , if [she]157-margaret had been in trouble . " "[0-i] And why ca n't [you]2724-you cherish [her]157-margaret , even though [she]157-margaret is happy ? " asked [Mary]145-mary . "[2724-you] Oh ! [I]0-i do n't know . [She]157-margaret seems so much better than [I]0-i am ! And [her]157-margaret voice ! When [I]0-i hear it , and think of the wishes that are in [my]0-i heart , it seems as much out of place to ask [her]157-margaret to be [[my]0-i wife]4735-my wife , as it would be to ask [an angel]5560-an angel from [heaven]1833-heaven . " [Mary]145-mary could not help laughing outright , in spite of [her]145-mary depression , at the idea of [Margaret]157-margaret as [an angel]5560-an angel ; it was so difficult ( even to [her]145-mary dress - making imagination ) to fancy where , and how , the wings would be fastened to the brown stuff gown , or the blue and yellow print . [Will]130-jane wilson laughed , too , a little , out of sympathy with [Mary]145-mary 's pretty merry laugh . Then [he]0-i said-- "[157-margaret] Ay , [you]0-i may laugh , [Mary]145-mary ; it only shows [you]0-i 've never been in love . " In an instant [Mary]145-mary was carnation colour , and the tears sprang to [her]145-mary soft gray eyes ; [she]145-mary was suffering so much from the doubts arising from love ! It was unkind of [him]0-i . [He]0-i did not notice [her]145-mary change of look and of complexion . [He]0-i only noticed that [she]145-mary was silent , so [he]0-i continued : "[0-i] [I]0-i thought -- [I]0-i think , that when [I]0-i come back from this voyage , [I]0-i will speak . It 's [my]0-i fourth voyage in [the same ship]2734-the same ship , and with [the same captain]2735-the same captain , and [he]2735-the same captain 's promised [he]2735-the same captain 'll make [me]0-i [second mate]2736-second mate after this trip ; then [I]0-i shall have something to offer [Margaret]157-margaret ; and [[her]157-margaret grandfather]1036-her grandfather , and [aunt Alice]2738-aunt alice , shall live with [her]157-margaret , to keep [her]157-margaret from being lonesome while [I]0-i 'm at [sea]4969-sea . [I]0-i 'm speaking as if [she]157-margaret cared for [me]0-i , and would marry [me]0-i ; [d'ye]2740-d'ye think [she]157-margaret does care at all for [me]0-i , [Mary]145-mary ? " asked [he]0-i , anxiously . [Mary]145-mary had a very decided opinion of [her]145-mary own on the subject , but [she]145-mary did not feel as if [she]145-mary had any right to give it . So [she]145-mary said-- "[157-margaret] [You]0-i must ask [Margaret]157-margaret , not [me]0-i , [Will]130-jane wilson ; [she]157-margaret 's never named [your]0-i name to [me]0-i . " [His]0-i countenance fell . "[157-margaret] But [I]0-i should say that was a good sign from [a girl like [her]157-margaret]2741-a girl like her . [I]0-i 've no right to say what [I]0-i think ; but , if [I]0-i was [you]0-i , [I]0-i would not leave [her]157-margaret now without speaking . " "[0-i] No ! [I]0-i can not speak ! [I]0-i have tried . [I]0-i 've been in to wish [them]2742-them good - bye , and [my]0-i voice stuck in [my]0-i throat . [I]0-i could say nought of what [I]0-i 'd planned to say ; and [I]0-i never thought of being so bold as to offer [her]157-margaret marriage till [I]0-i 'd been [my]0-i next trip , and been made [mate]2743-mate . [I]0-i could not even offer [her]157-margaret this box , " said [he]0-i , undoing [his]0-i paper parcel and displaying a gaudily ornamented accordion ; "[0-i] [I]0-i longed to buy [her]157-margaret something , and [I]0-i thought , if it were something in the music line , [she]157-margaret would may - be fancy it more . So , will [you]2744-you give it to [her]157-margaret , [Mary]145-mary , when [I]0-i 'm gone ? and , if [you]2744-you can slip in something tender,--something , [you]2744-you know , of what [I]0-i feel,--may - be [she]157-margaret would listen to [you]2744-you , [Mary]145-mary . " [Mary]145-mary promised that [she]145-mary would do all that [he]0-i asked . "[157-margaret] [I]0-i shall be thinking on [her]157-margaret many and many a night , when [I]0-i 'm keeping [my]0-i watch in mid - sea ; [I]0-i wonder if [she]157-margaret will ever think on [me]0-i when the wind is whistling , and the gale rising . [You]2744-you 'll often speak of [me]0-i to [her]157-margaret , [Mary]145-mary ? And if [I]0-i should meet with any mischance , tell [her]157-margaret how dear , how very dear , [she]157-margaret was to [me]0-i , and bid [her]157-margaret , for the sake of one who loved [her]157-margaret well , try and comfort [[my]0-i poor aunt]2745-my poor aunt [Alice]146-alice . [Dear old aunt]2746-dear old aunt ! [you]2744-you and [Margaret]157-margaret will often go and see [her]157-margaret , wo n't [you]2744-you ? [She]157-margaret 's sadly failed since [I]0-i was last ashore . And so good as [she]157-margaret has been ! When [I]0-i lived with [her]157-margaret , [a little wee chap]2747-a little wee chap , [I]0-i used to be wakened by [the neighbours]4804-the neighbours knocking [her]157-margaret up ; [this one]2749-this one was ill , or [that body 's child]2750-that body 's child was restless ; and , for as tired as ever [she]157-margaret might be , [she]157-margaret would be up and dressed in a twinkling , never thinking of the hard day 's wash afore [her]157-margaret next morning . Them were happy times ! How pleased [I]0-i used to be when [she]157-margaret would take [me]0-i into [the fields]638-the fields with [her]157-margaret to gather herbs ! [I]0-i 've tasted tea in [China]86-china since then , but it was n't half so good as the herb tea [she]157-margaret used to make for [me]0-i o ' Sunday nights . And [she]157-margaret knew such a deal about plants and birds , and their ways ! [She]157-margaret used to tell [me]0-i long stories about [her]157-margaret childhood , and [we]2752-we used to plan how [we]2752-we would go sometime , please [God]224-god ( that was always [her]157-margaret word ) , and live near [[her]157-margaret old home beyond [Lancaster]15-lancaster]2753-her old home beyond lancaster ; in [the very cottage where [she]157-margaret was born if [we]2752-we could get it]2754-the very cottage where she was born if we could get it . [Dear]5078-dear ! and how different it is ! Here is [she]157-margaret still in [a back street o ' [Manchester]1-manchester]2756-a back street o ' manchester , never likely to see [[her]157-margaret own home]4788-her own home again ; and [I]0-i , [a sailor]4970-a sailor , off for [America]72-america next week . [I]0-i wish [she]157-margaret had been able to go to [Burton]13-burton once afore [she]157-margaret died . " "[157-margaret] [She]157-margaret would may be have found all sadly changed , " said [Mary]145-mary , though [her]145-mary heart echoed [Will]146-alice 's feeling . "[157-margaret] Ay ! ay ! [I]0-i dare say it 's best . One thing [I]0-i do wish though , and [I]0-i have often wished it when out alone on [the deep sea]2759-the deep sea , when even the most thoughtless ca n't choose but think on th ' past and th ' future ; and that is , that [I]0-i 'd never grieved [her]157-margaret . Oh [Mary]145-mary ! many a hasty word comes sorely back on the heart , when [one]518-one thinks [one]518-one shall never see [the person whom [one has grieved again]2763-one has grieved again]2762-the person whom one has grieved again ! " [They]6536-they both stood thinking . Suddenly [Mary]145-mary started . "[2764-that 's father] [That 's [father]4863-father]2764-that 's father 's step . And [his]4863-father shirt 's not ready ! " [She]145-mary hurried to [her]145-mary irons , and tried to make up for lost time . [John Barton]131-john barton came in . Such [a haggard and wildly anxious looking man]6537-a haggard and wildly anxious looking man , [Will]146-alice thought [he]0-i had never seen . [He]131-john barton looked at [Will]146-alice , but spoke no word of greeting or welcome . "[0-i] [I]0-i 'm come to bid [you]145-mary good bye , " said [the sailor]5011-the sailor , and would in [his]131-john barton sociable friendly humour have gone on speaking . But [John]131-john barton answered abruptly , "[0-i] Good bye to [ye]145-mary , then . " There was that in [his]131-john barton manner which left no doubt of [his]131-john barton desire to get rid of [the visitor]6539-the visitor , and [Will]146-alice accordingly shook hands with [Mary]145-mary , and looked at [John]131-john barton , as if doubting how far to offer to shake hands with [him]131-john barton . But [he]131-john barton met with no answering glance or gesture , so [he]131-john barton went [his]131-john barton way , stopping for an instant at the door to say , "[145-mary] [You]145-mary 'll think on [me]0-i on Tuesday , [Mary]145-mary . That 's the day [we]2766-we shall hoist [our]2766-we blue [Peter]316-peter , [Jack Harris]291-jack harris says . " [Mary]145-mary was heartily sorry when the door closed ; it seemed like shutting out a friendly sunbeam . And [[her]145-mary father]564-her father ! what could be the matter with [him]564-her father ? [He]564-her father was so restless ; not speaking ( [she]145-mary wished [he]564-her father would ) , but starting up and then sitting down , and meddling with [her]145-mary irons ; [he]564-her father seemed so fierce , too , to judge from [his]564-her father face . [She]145-mary wondered if [he]564-her father disliked [Will]146-alice being [there]873-there ; or if [he]564-her father were vexed to find that [she]145-mary had not got further on with [her]145-mary work . At last [she]145-mary could bear [his]564-her father nervous way no longer , it made [her]145-mary equally nervous and fidgetty . [She]145-mary would speak . "[291-jack harris] When are [you]2767-you going , [father]4863-father ? [I]0-i do n't know the time o ' the trains . " "[0-i] And why shouldst [thou]2769-thou know ? " replied [he]564-her father , gruffly . "[2769-thou] Meddle with [thy]2769-thou ironing , but donnot be asking questions about what does n't concern [thee]2769-thou . " "[0-i] [I]0-i wanted to get [you]2767-you something to eat first , " answered [she]145-mary , gently . "[0-i] [Thou]2769-thou dost not know that [I]0-i 'm larning to do without food , " said [he]564-her father . [Mary]145-mary looked at [him]564-her father to see if [he]564-her father spoke jestingly . No ! [he]564-her father looked savagely grave . [She]145-mary finished [her]145-mary bit of ironing , and began preparing the food [she]145-mary was sure [[her]145-mary father]564-her father needed ; for by this time [her]145-mary experience in the degrees of hunger had taught [her]145-mary that [his]564-her father present irritability was increased , if not caused , by want of food . [He]564-her father had had a sovereign given [him]564-her father to pay [his]564-her father expenses as delegate to [Glasgow]44-glasgow , and out of this [he]564-her father had given [Mary]145-mary a few shillings in the morning ; so [she]145-mary had been able to buy a sufficient meal , and now [her]145-mary care was to cook it so as most to tempt [him]564-her father . "[2769-thou] If thou'rt doing that for [me]0-i , [Mary]145-mary , [thou]2770-thou may'st spare [thy]2770-thou labour . [I]0-i telled [thee]145-mary [I]0-i were not for eating . " "[0-i] Just a little bit , [father]4863-father , before starting , " coaxed [Mary]145-mary , perseveringly . At that instant , who should come in but [Job Legh]156-job . It was not often [he]564-her father came , but when [he]564-her father did pay visits , [Mary]145-mary knew from past experience they were any thing but short . [[Her]145-mary father]564-her father 's countenance fell back into the deep gloom from which it was but just emerging at the sound of [Mary]145-mary 's sweet voice , and pretty pleading . [He]564-her father became again restless and fidgetty , scarcely giving [Job Legh]156-job the greeting necessary for [a host in [[his]564-her father own house]6545-his own house]6544-a host in his own house . [Job]156-job , however , did not stand upon ceremony . [He]156-job had come to pay a visit , and was not to be daunted from [his]156-job purpose . [He]156-job was interested in [John Barton]131-john barton 's mission to [Glasgow]44-glasgow , and wanted to hear all about it ; so [he]156-job sat down , and made [himself]156-job comfortable , in a manner that [Mary]145-mary saw was meant to be stationary . "[4863-father] So [thou'rt]2772-thou'rt off to [Glasgow]44-glasgow , art [thou]2772-thou'rt ? " [he]156-job began [his]156-job catechism . "[2772-thou'rt] Ay . " "[2772-thou'rt] When art starting ? " "[4863-father] To - night . " "[4863-father] That [I]0-i knowed . But by [what train]2773-what train ? " That was just what [Mary]145-mary wanted to know ; but what apparently [[her]145-mary father]564-her father was in no mood to tell . [He]156-job got up without speaking , and went up - [stairs]4740-stairs . [Mary]145-mary knew from [his]156-job step , and [his]156-job way , how much [he]156-job was put out , and feared [Job]156-job would see it , too . But no ! [Job]156-job seemed imperturbable . So much the better , and perhaps [she]145-mary could cover [[her]145-mary father]564-her father 's rudeness by [her]145-mary own civility to [so kind a friend]6549-so kind a friend . So half listening to [[her]145-mary father]564-her father 's movements up - stairs , ( passionate , violent , restless motions [they]6551-they were ) and half attending to [Job Legh]156-job , [she]145-mary tried to pay [him]5695-thy father all due regard . "[0-i] When does [[thy]2774-thy father]5695-thy father start , [Mary]145-mary ? " That plaguing question again . "[145-mary] Oh ! very soon . [I]0-i 'm just getting [him]5695-thy father a bit of supper . Is [Margaret]157-margaret very well ? " "[157-margaret] Yes , [she]157-margaret 's well enough . [She]157-margaret 's meaning to go and keep [Alice Wilson]146-alice company for an hour or so this evening ; as soon as [she]157-margaret thinks [[her]157-margaret nephew]2054-her nephew will have started for [Liverpool]17-liverpool ; for [she]157-margaret fancies [the old woman]937-the old woman will feel a bit lonesome . [Th ' Union]2778-th ' union is paying for [[your]145-mary father]1640-your father , [I]0-i suppose ? " "[0-i] Yes , [they]2778-th ' union 've given [him]5695-thy father a sovereign . [You]145-mary 're one of [th ' Union]2778-th ' union , [Job]156-job ? " "[145-mary] Ay ! [I]0-i 'm one , sure enough ; but [I]0-i 'm but [a sleeping partner in the concern]2781-a sleeping partner in the concern . [I]0-i were obliged to become [a member for peace]2782-a member for peace , else [I]0-i do n't go along with ['em]2783-'em . [Yo]2784-yo see [they]2778-th ' union think [themselves]2778-th ' union wise , and [me]0-i silly , for differing with [them]2778-th ' union ; well ! there 's no harm in that . But then [they]2778-th ' union wo n't let [me]0-i be silly in peace and quietness , but will force [me]0-i to be as wise as [they]2778-th ' union are ; now that 's not [British]87-british liberty , [I]0-i say . [I]0-i 'm forced to be wise according to [their]2778-th ' union notions , else [they]2778-th ' union parsecute [me]0-i , and sarve [me]0-i out . " What could [[her]145-mary father]564-her father be doing up - [stairs]4740-stairs ? Tramping and banging about . Why did [he]564-her father not come down ? Or why did not [Job]156-job go ? The supper would be spoilt . But [Job]156-job had no notion of going . "[2785-you] [You]2785-you see [my]0-i folly is this , [Mary]145-mary . [I]0-i would take what [I]0-i could get ; [I]0-i think half a loaf is better than no bread . [I]0-i would work for low wages rather than sit idle and starve . But , comes [the Trades ' Union]1996-the trades ' union , and says , ' Well , if [you]0-i take the half - loaf , [we]1996-the trades ' union 'll worry [you]0-i out of [your]0-i life . Will [you]0-i be clemmed , or will [you]0-i be worried ? ' Now clemming is a quiet death , and worrying is n't , so [I]0-i choose clemming , and come into [th ' Union]2778-th ' union . But [I]0-i wish [they]1996-the trades ' union 'd leave [me]0-i free , if [I]0-i am [a fool]5872-a fool . " Creak , creak , went the stairs . [[Her]145-mary father]564-her father was coming down at last . Yes , [he]564-her father came down , but more doggedly fierce than before , and made up for [his]564-her father journey , too ; with [his]564-her father little bundle on [his]564-her father arm . [He]564-her father went up to [Job]156-job , and , more civilly than [Mary]145-mary expected , wished [him]564-her father good - bye . [He]564-her father then turned to [her]145-mary , and in a short cold manner , bade [her]145-mary farewell . "[0-i] Oh ! [father]4863-father , do n't go yet . [Your]4863-father supper is all ready . Stay one moment ! " But [he]564-her father pushed [her]145-mary away , and was gone . [She]145-mary followed [him]564-her father to the door , [her]145-mary eyes blinded by sudden tears ; [she]145-mary stood there looking after [him]564-her father . [He]564-her father was so strange , so cold , so hard . Suddenly , at the end of [the court]604-the court , [he]564-her father turned , and saw [her]145-mary standing there ; [he]564-her father came back quickly , and took [her]145-mary in [his]564-her father arms . "[4863-father] God bless [thee]4863-father , Mary!--God in heaven bless [thee]4863-father , [poor child]2790-poor child ! " [She]145-mary threw [her]145-mary arms round [his]564-her father neck . "[4863-father] Do n't go yet , [father]4863-father ; [I]0-i ca n't bear [you]4863-father to go yet . Come in , and eat some supper ; [you]4863-father look so ghastly ; [dear father]5226-dear father , do ! " "[5226-dear father] No , " [he]564-her father said , faintly and mournfully . "[5226-dear father] It 's best as it is . [I]0-i could n't eat , and it 's best to be off . [I]0-i can not be still at [home]4755-home . [I]0-i must be moving . " So saying , [he]564-her father unlaced [her]145-mary soft twining arms , and kissing [her]145-mary once more , set off on [his]564-her father fierce errand . And [he]564-her father was out of sight ! [She]145-mary did not know why , but [she]145-mary had never before felt so depressed , so desolate . [She]145-mary turned in to [Job]156-job , who sat there still . [[Her]145-mary father]564-her father , as soon as [he]564-her father was out of sight , slackened [his]564-her father pace , and fell into that heavy listless step , which told as well as words could do , of hopelessness and weakness . It was getting dark , but [he]564-her father loitered on , returning no greeting to [any one]504-any one . [A child]4770-a child 's cry caught [his]564-her father ear . [His]564-her father thoughts were running on [little Tom]138-thomas ; on [the dead and buried child of happier years]6559-the dead and buried child of happier years . [He]564-her father followed the sound of the wail , that might have been _ [his]564-her father _ , and found [a poor little mortal , who had lost [his]6560-a poor little mortal , who had lost his way way]6560-a poor little mortal , who had lost his way , and whose grief had choked up [his]6560-a poor little mortal , who had lost his way thoughts to the single want , "[0-i] Mammy , [mammy]1320-mammy . " With tender address , [John Barton]131-john barton soothed [the little laddie]6561-the little laddie , and with beautiful patience [he]131-john barton gathered fragments of meaning from the half spoken words which came mingled with sobs from the terrified little heart . So , aided by inquiries here and there from [a passer - by]499-a passer - by , [he]131-john barton led and carried [the little fellow]802-the little fellow [home]4755-home , where [[his]802-the little fellow mother]787-his mother had been too busy to miss [him]802-the little fellow , but now received [him]802-the little fellow with thankfulness , and with an eloquent Irish blessing . When [John]131-john barton heard the words of blessing , [he]131-john barton shook [his]131-john barton head mournfully , and turned away to retrace [his]131-john barton steps . Let [us]6566-us leave [him]802-the little fellow . [Mary]145-mary took [her]145-mary sewing after [he]802-the little fellow had gone , and sat on , and sat on , trying to listen to [Job]156-job , who was more inclined to talk than usual . [She]145-mary had conquered [her]145-mary feeling of impatience towards [him]156-job so far as to be able to offer [him]156-job [[her]145-mary father]564-her father 's rejected supper ; and [she]145-mary even tried to eat [herself]145-mary . But [her]145-mary heart failed [her]145-mary . A leaden weight seemed to hang over [her]145-mary ; a sort of presentiment of evil , or perhaps only an excess of low - spirited feeling in consequence of the two departures which had taken place that afternoon . [She]145-mary wondered how long [Job Legh]156-job would sit . [She]145-mary did not like putting down [her]145-mary work , and crying before [him]156-job , and yet [she]145-mary had never in [her]145-mary life longed so much to be alone in order to indulge in a good hearty burst of tears . "[1320-mammy] Well , [Mary]145-mary , " [she]145-mary suddenly caught [him]156-job saying , "[145-mary] [I]0-i thought [you]145-mary 'd be a bit lonely to - night ; and as [Margaret]157-margaret were going to cheer [th ' old woman]2795-th ' old woman , [I]0-i said [I]0-i 'd go and keep [th ' young un company]2796-th ' young un company ; and a very pleasant , chatty evening [we]2797-we 've had ; very . Only [I]0-i wonder as [Margaret]157-margaret is not come back . " "[157-margaret] But perhaps [she]157-margaret is , " suggested [Mary]145-mary . "[157-margaret] No , no , [I]0-i took care o ' that . Look [ye]145-mary here ! " and [he]0-i pulled out [the great house]6568-the great house - key . "[157-margaret] [She]157-margaret 'll have to stand waiting [i]0-i ' [th ' street]5946-th ' street , and that [I]0-i 'm sure [she]157-margaret would n't do , when [she]157-margaret knew where to find [me]0-i . " "[157-margaret] Will [she]157-margaret come back by [hersel]2799-hersel ? " asked [Mary]145-mary . "[157-margaret] Ay . At first [I]0-i were afraid o ' trusting [her]157-margaret , and [I]0-i used to follow [her]157-margaret a bit behind ; never letting on , of course . But , bless [you]145-mary ! [she]157-margaret goes along as steadily as can be ; rather slow , to be sure , and [her]157-margaret head a bit on one side as if [she]157-margaret were listening . And it 's real beautiful to see [her]157-margaret cross [the road]2800-the road . [She]157-margaret 'll wait above a bit to hear that all is still ; not that [she]157-margaret 's so dark as not to see [a coach]2801-a coach or [a cart]6295-a cart like a big black thing , but [she]157-margaret ca n't rightly judge how far off it is by sight , so [she]157-margaret listens . Hark ! that 's [her]157-margaret ! " Yes ; in [she]157-margaret came with [her]157-margaret usually calm face all tear - stained and sorrow - marked . "[157-margaret] What 's the matter , [[my]0-i wench]2803-my wench ? " said [Job]156-job , hastily . "[157-margaret] Oh ! [grandfather]4996-grandfather ! [Alice Wilson]146-alice 's so bad ! " [She]157-margaret could say no more , for [her]157-margaret breathless agitation . The afternoon , and the parting with [Will]146-alice , had weakened [her]157-margaret nerves for any after - shock . "[146-alice] What is it ? Do tell [us]2805-us , [Margaret]157-margaret ! " said [Mary]145-mary , placing [her]157-margaret in a chair , and loosening [her]157-margaret bonnet - strings . "[157-margaret] [I]0-i think it 's a stroke o ' the palsy . Any rate [she]157-margaret has lost the use of one side . " "[157-margaret] Was it afore [Will]146-alice had set off ? " asked [Mary]145-mary . "[2806-he] No ; [he]2806-he were gone before [I]0-i got [there]873-there , " said [Margaret]157-margaret ; "[157-margaret] and [she]157-margaret were much about as well as [she]157-margaret has been this many a day . [She]157-margaret spoke a bit , but not much ; but that were only natural , for [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson likes to have the talk to [hersel]2808-hersel , [you]2809-you know . [She]157-margaret got up to go across [the room]616-the room , and then [I]0-i heard a drag wi ' [her]157-margaret leg , and presently a fall , and [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson came running , and set up such a cry ! [I]0-i stopped wi ' [Alice]146-alice , while [she]157-margaret fetched [a doctor]5084-a doctor ; but [she]157-margaret could not speak , to answer [me]0-i , though [she]157-margaret tried , [I]0-i think . " "[157-margaret] Where was [Jem]154-jem ? Why did n't [he]154-jem go for [the doctor]684-the doctor ? " "[154-jem] [He]154-jem were out when [I]0-i got [there]873-there , and [he]154-jem never came [home]4755-home while [I]0-i stopped . " "[154-jem] [Thou'st]2815-thou'st never left [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson alone wi ' poor [Alice]146-alice ? " asked [Job]156-job , hastily . "[134-mrs. wilson] No , no , " said [Margaret]157-margaret . "[134-mrs. wilson] But , oh ! [grandfather]4996-grandfather ; it 's now [I]0-i feel how hard it is to have lost [my]0-i sight . [I]0-i should have so loved to nurse [her]146-alice ; and [I]0-i did try , until [I]0-i found [I]0-i did more harm than good . Oh ! [grandfather]4996-grandfather ; if [I]0-i could but see ! " [She]146-alice sobbed a little ; and [they]6569-they let [her]146-alice give that ease to [her]146-alice heart . Then [she]146-alice went on-- "[4996-grandfather] No ! [I]0-i went round by [Mrs. Davenport]219-mrs. davenport 's , and [she]219-mrs. davenport were hard at work ; but , the minute [I]0-i told [my]0-i errand , [she]219-mrs. davenport were ready and willing to go to [Jane Wilson]130-jane wilson , and stop up all night with [Alice]146-alice . " "[146-alice] And what does [the doctor]684-the doctor say ? " asked [Mary]145-mary . "[684-the doctor] Oh ! much what [all doctors]2819-all doctors say : [he]684-the doctor puts a fence on this side , and a fence on that , for fear [he]684-the doctor should be caught tripping in [his]684-the doctor judgment . One moment [he]684-the doctor does not think there 's much hope -- but while there is life there is hope ; th ' next [he]684-the doctor says [he]684-the doctor should think [she]146-alice might recover partial , but [her]146-alice age is again [her]146-alice . [He]684-the doctor 's ordered [her]146-alice leeches to [her]146-alice head . " [Margaret]157-margaret , having told [her]157-margaret tale , leant back with weariness , both of body and mind . [Mary]145-mary hastened to make [her]157-margaret a cup of tea ; while [Job]156-job , lately so talkative , sat quiet and mournfully silent . "[684-the doctor] [I]0-i 'll go first thing to - morrow morning , and learn how [she]146-alice is ; and [I]0-i 'll bring word back before [I]0-i go to work , " said [Mary]145-mary . "[0-i] It 's a bad job Will 's gone , " said [Job]156-job . "[130-jane wilson] [Jane]130-jane wilson does not think [she]130-jane wilson knows [any one]504-any one , " replied [Margaret]157-margaret . "[130-jane wilson] [It]2821-it 's perhaps as well [he]684-the doctor should n't see [her]130-jane wilson now , for [they]2822-they say [her]130-jane wilson face is sadly drawn . [He]684-the doctor 'll remember [her]130-jane wilson with [her]130-jane wilson own face better , if [he]684-the doctor does not see [her]130-jane wilson again . " With a few more sorrowful remarks [they]2822-they separated for the night , and [Mary]145-mary was left alone in [[her]145-mary house]1770-her house , to meditate on the heavy day that had passed over [her]145-mary head . Everything seemed going wrong . [Will]130-jane wilson gone ; [[her]145-mary father]564-her father gone -- and so strangely too ! And to [a place so mysteriously distant as [Glasgow]44-glasgow seemed to be to [her]145-mary]6572-a place so mysteriously distant as glasgow seemed to be to her ! [She]145-mary had felt [his]564-her father presence as a protection against [Harry Carson]209-mr. carson and [his]209-mr. carson threats ; and now [she]145-mary dreaded lest [he]564-her father should learn [she]145-mary was alone . [Her]145-mary heart began to despair , too , about [Jem]154-jem . [She]145-mary feared [he]564-her father had ceased to love [her]145-mary ; and [she]145-mary -- [she]145-mary only loved [him]564-her father more and more for [his]564-her father seeming neglect . And , as if all this aggregate of sorrowful thoughts was not enough , here was this new woe , of poor [Alice]146-alice 's paralytic stroke . CHAPTER XVIII . MURDER . "[2822-they] But in [his]2823-his pulse there was no throb , Nor on [his]2823-his lips one dying sob ; Sigh , nor word , nor struggling breath Heralded [his]2823-his way to death . " [SIEGE OF [CORINTH]88-corinth]6573-siege of corinth . "[0-i] [My]0-i brain runs this way and that way ; ' twill not fix On aught but vengeance . " [DUKE OF [GUISE]89-guise]6574-duke of guise . [I]0-i must now go back to an hour or two before [Mary]145-mary and [[her]145-mary friends]6575-her friends parted for the night . It might be about eight o'clock that evening , and [the three Miss Carsons]6576-the three miss carsons were sitting in [[[their]6576-the three miss carsons father]6577-their father 's drawing - room]6578-their father 's drawing - room . [He]564-her father was asleep in [the dining - room]6579-the dining - room , in [his]564-her father own comfortable chair . [Mrs. Carson]226-harry was ( as was usual with [her]226-harry , when no particular excitement was going on ) very poorly , and sitting up - stairs in [[her]226-harry dressing - room]6580-her dressing - room , indulging in the luxury of a head - ache . [She]226-harry was not well , certainly . "[0-i] Wind in the head , " [the servants]1411-the servants called it . But it was but the natural consequence of the state of mental and bodily idleness in which [she]226-harry was placed . Without education enough to value the resources of wealth and leisure , [she]226-harry was so circumstanced as to command both . It would have done [her]226-harry more good than all the æther and sal - volatile [she]226-harry was daily in the habit of swallowing , if [she]226-harry might have taken the work of [one of [[her]226-harry own housemaids]6583-her own housemaids]6582-one of her own housemaids for a week ; made beds , rubbed tables , shaken carpets , and gone out into the fresh morning air , without all the paraphernalia of shawl , cloak , boa , fur boots , bonnet , and veil , in which [she]226-harry was equipped before setting out for an "[0-i] airing , " in [the closely shut - up carriage]6584-the closely shut - up carriage . So [the three girls]6585-the three girls were by [themselves]6585-the three girls in [the comfortable , elegant , well - lighted drawing - room]6586-the comfortable , elegant , well - lighted drawing - room ; and , like [many similarly - situated young ladies]6587-many similarly - situated young ladies , [they]6585-the three girls did not exactly know what to do to while away the time until the tea - hour . [The elder two]6588-the elder two had been at a dancing - party the night before , and were listless and sleepy in consequence . [One]518-one tried to read "[318-emerson] [Emerson]318-emerson 's Essays , " and fell asleep in the attempt ; [the other]1048-the other was turning over a parcel of new music , in order to select what [she]1048-the other liked . [Amy]212-amy , [the youngest]6591-the youngest , was copying some manuscript music . The air was heavy with the fragrance of strongly - scented flowers , which sent out [their]6585-the three girls night odours from [an adjoining conservatory]6592-an adjoining conservatory . The clock on the chimney - piece chimed eight . [Sophy]213-sophy ( [the sleeping sister]6593-the sleeping sister ) started up at the sound . "[318-emerson] What o'clock is that ? " [she]213-sophy asked . "[318-emerson] Eight , " said [Amy]212-amy . "[318-emerson] Oh dear ! how tired [I]0-i am ! Is [Harry]226-harry come in ? Tea would rouse [one]518-one up a little . Are not [you]0-i worn out , [Helen]214-helen ? " "[214-helen] Yes ; [I]0-i am tired enough . One is good for nothing the day after a dance . Yet [I]0-i do n't feel weary at the time ; [I]0-i suppose it is the lateness of the hours . " "[0-i] And yet , how could it be managed otherwise ? So many do n't dine till five or six , that one can not begin before eight or nine ; and then it takes a long time to get into the spirit of the evening . It is always more pleasant after supper than before . " "[0-i] Well , [I]0-i 'm too tired to - night to reform [the world]1479-the world in the matter of dances or balls . What are [you]0-i copying , [Amy]212-amy ? " "[0-i] Only that little Spanish air [you]0-i sing--'Quien quiera . ' " "[0-i] What are [you]0-i copying it for ? " asked [Helen]214-helen . "[0-i] [Harry]226-harry asked [me]0-i to do it for [him]2826-he this morning at breakfast - time,--for [Miss Richardson]319-miss richardson , [he]2826-he said . " "[2826-he] For [Jane Richardson]320-jane richardson ! " said [Sophy]213-sophy , as if a new idea were receiving strength in [her]213-sophy mind . "[320-jane richardson] Do [you]0-i think [Harry]226-harry means any thing by [his]2826-he attention to [her]320-jane richardson ? " asked [Helen]214-helen . "[0-i] Nay , [I]0-i do not know any thing more than [you]0-i do ; [I]0-i can only observe and conjecture . What do [you]0-i think , [Helen]214-helen ? " "[0-i] [Harry]226-harry always likes to be of consequence to [the belle of [the room]616-the room]2827-the belle of the room . If [one girl]2829-one girl is more admired than another , [he]2826-he likes to flutter about [her]2829-one girl , and seem to be on intimate terms with [her]2829-one girl . That is [his]2826-he way , and [I]0-i have not noticed any thing beyond that in [his]2826-he manner to [Jane Richardson]320-jane richardson . " "[2826-he] But [I]0-i do n't think [she]320-jane richardson knows it 's only [his]2826-he way . Just watch [her]320-jane richardson the next time [we]2830-we meet [her]320-jane richardson when [Harry]226-harry is [there]873-there , and see how [she]320-jane richardson crimsons , and looks another way when [she]320-jane richardson feels [he]2826-he is coming up to [her]320-jane richardson . [I]0-i think [he]2826-he sees it , too , and [I]0-i think [he]2826-he is pleased with it . " "[2826-he] [I]0-i dare say [Harry]226-harry would like well enough to turn the head of [such a lovely girl as [Jane Richardson]320-jane richardson]2832-such a lovely girl as jane richardson . But [I]0-i 'm not convinced that [he]2826-he is in love , whatever [she]320-jane richardson may be . " "[0-i] Well , then ! " said [Sophy]213-sophy , indignantly , "[0-i] though it is [[our]2830-we own brother]2833-our own brother , [I]0-i do think [he]2826-he is behaving very wrongly . The more [I]0-i think of it the more sure [I]0-i am that [she]320-jane richardson thinks [he]2826-he means something , and that [he]2826-he intends [her]320-jane richardson to think so . And then , when [he]2826-he leaves off paying [her]320-jane richardson attention-- " "[2826-he] Which will be as soon as [a prettier girl]2834-a prettier girl makes [her]2834-a prettier girl appearance , " interrupted [Helen]214-helen . "[2826-he] As soon as [he]2826-he leaves off paying [her]320-jane richardson attention , " resumed [Sophy]213-sophy , "[2826-he] [she]320-jane richardson will have many and many a heart - ache , and then [she]320-jane richardson will harden [herself]320-jane richardson into being [a flirt]6315-a flirt , [a feminine flirt]2836-a feminine flirt , as [he]2826-he is [a masculine flirt]2837-a masculine flirt . [Poor girl]2838-poor girl ! " "[0-i] [I]0-i do n't like to hear [you]2839-you speak so of [Harry]226-harry , " said [Amy]212-amy , looking up at [Sophy]213-sophy . "[2839-you] And [I]0-i do n't like to have to speak so , [Amy]212-amy , for [I]0-i love [him]2826-he dearly . [He]2826-he is [a good , kind brother]2840-a good , kind brother , but [I]0-i do think [him]2826-he vain , and [I]0-i think [he]2826-he hardly knows the misery , the crimes , to which indulged vanity may lead [him]2826-he . " [Helen]214-helen yawned . "[2839-you] Oh ! do [you]2839-you think [we]2841-we may ring for tea ? Sleeping after dinner always makes [me]0-i so feverish . " "[2839-you] Yes , surely . Why should not [we]2841-we ? " said [the more energetic Sophy]6594-the more energetic sophy , pulling the bell with some determination . "[2839-you] Tea directly , [Parker]321-parker , " said [she]214-helen , authoritatively , as [the man]708-the man entered [the room]616-the room . [She]214-helen was too little in the habit of reading expressions on the faces of [others]737-others to notice [Parker]321-parker 's countenance . Yet it was striking . It was blanched to a dead whiteness ; the lips compressed as if to keep within some tale of horror ; the eyes distended and unnatural . It was a terror - stricken face . [The girls]505-the girls began to put away [their]505-the girls music and books , in preparation for tea . The door slowly opened again , and this time it was [the nurse]2676-the nurse who entered . [I]321-parker call [[her]2676-the nurse nurse]6600-her nurse , for such had been [[her]2676-the nurse office]6601-her office in by - gone days , though now [she]2676-the nurse held rather an anomalous situation in [the family]6602-the family . [Seamstress]6603-seamstress , [attendant on [the young ladies]1431-the young ladies]6604-attendant on the young ladies , [keeper of [the stores]6607-the stores]6606-keeper of the stores ; only "[321-parker] [Nurse]322-nurse " was still [her]2676-the nurse name . [She]2676-the nurse had lived longer with [them]1431-the young ladies than [any other servant]6608-any other servant , and to [her]2676-the nurse [their]1431-the young ladies manner was far less haughty than to [the other domestics]6609-the other domestics . [She]2676-the nurse occasionally came into [the drawing - room]6610-the drawing - room to look for things belonging to [[their]1431-the young ladies father]6577-their father or [mother]4845-mother , so it did not excite any surprise when [she]2676-the nurse advanced into [the room]616-the room . [They]1431-the young ladies went on arranging [their]1431-the young ladies various articles of employment . [She]2676-the nurse wanted [them]1431-the young ladies to look up . [She]2676-the nurse wanted [them]1431-the young ladies to read something in [her]2676-the nurse face -- [her]2676-the nurse face so full of woe , of horror . But [they]1431-the young ladies went on without taking any notice . [She]2676-the nurse coughed ; not a natural cough ; but one of those coughs which ask so plainly for remark . "[2842-dear nurse] [Dear nurse]2842-dear nurse , what is the matter ? " asked [Amy]212-amy . "[2842-dear nurse] Are not [you]2842-dear nurse well ? " "[2842-dear nurse] Is [mamma]2843-mamma ill ? " asked [Sophy]213-sophy , quickly . "[2844-nurse] Speak , speak , [nurse]2844-nurse ! " said [they]1431-the young ladies all , as [they]1431-the young ladies saw [her]2676-the nurse efforts to articulate , choked by the convulsive rising in [her]2676-the nurse throat . [They]1431-the young ladies clustered round [her]2676-the nurse with eager faces , catching a glimpse of some terrible truth to be revealed . "[2844-nurse] [[My]0-i dear young ladies]2845-my dear young ladies ! [[my]0-i dear girls]2846-my dear girls , " [she]2676-the nurse gasped out at length , and then [she]2676-the nurse burst into tears . "[2844-nurse] Oh ! do tell [us]2845-my dear young ladies what it is , [nurse]2844-nurse , " said [one]518-one . "[2844-nurse] Any thing is better than this . Speak ! " "[0-i] [[My]0-i children]2848-my children ! [I]0-i do n't know how to break it to [you]2848-my children . [[My]0-i dears]2849-my dears , poor [Mr. Harry]209-mr. carson is brought home-- " "[209-mr. carson] Brought home--_brought _ [home]4755-home -- how ? " Instinctively [they]1431-the young ladies sank [their]1431-the young ladies voices to a whisper ; but a fearful whisper it was . In the same low tone , as if afraid lest the walls , the furniture , the inanimate things which told of preparation for life and comfort , should hear , [she]2676-the nurse answered , "[209-mr. carson] Dead ! " [Amy]212-amy clutched [[her]212-amy nurse]6600-her nurse 's arm , and fixed [her]2676-the nurse eyes on [her]6600-her nurse as if to know if such a tale could be true ; and when [she]2676-the nurse read its confirmation in those sad , mournful , unflinching eyes , [she]2676-the nurse sank , without word or sound , down in a faint upon the floor . [One sister]6616-one sister sat down on an ottoman , and covered [her]6616-one sister face , to try and realise it . That was [Sophy]213-sophy . [Helen]214-helen threw [herself]214-helen on the sofa , and burying [her]214-helen head in the pillows , tried to stifle the screams and moans which shook [her]214-helen frame . [The nurse]2676-the nurse stood silent . [She]2676-the nurse had not told _ all _ . "[2844-nurse] Tell [me]0-i , " said [Sophy]213-sophy , looking up , and speaking in a hoarse voice , which told of the inward pain , "[0-i] tell [me]0-i , [nurse]2844-nurse ! Is [he]2852-he _ dead _ , did [you]2844-nurse say ? Have [you]2844-nurse sent for [a doctor]5084-a doctor ? Oh ! send for [one]518-one , send for [one]518-one , " continued [she]213-sophy , [her]213-sophy voice rising to shrillness , and starting to [her]213-sophy feet . [Helen]214-helen lifted [herself]214-helen up , and looked , with breathless waiting , towards [nurse]2844-nurse . "[518-one] [[My]0-i dears]2849-my dears , [he]2852-he is dead ! But [I]0-i have sent for [a doctor]5084-a doctor . [I]0-i have done all [I]0-i could . " "[0-i] When did [he]2852-he -- when did [they]2858-they bring [him]2852-he [home]4755-home ? " asked [Sophy]213-sophy . "[2858-they] Perhaps ten minutes ago . Before [you]0-i rang for [Parker]321-parker . " "[0-i] How did [he]2852-he die ? Where did [they]2858-they find [him]2852-he ? [He]2852-he looked so well . [He]2852-he always seemed so strong . Oh ! are [you]0-i sure [he]2852-he is dead ? " [She]213-sophy went towards the door . [Nurse]322-nurse laid [her]322-nurse hand on [her]213-sophy arm . "[0-i] [Miss Sophy]213-sophy , [I]0-i have not told [you]213-sophy all . Can [you]213-sophy bear to hear it ? Remember , [master]4919-master is in [the next room]2861-the next room , and [he]2852-he knows nothing yet . Come , [you]213-sophy must help [me]0-i to tell [him]2852-he . Now be quiet , [dear]5078-dear ! It was no common death [he]2852-he died ! " [She]322-nurse looked in [her]213-sophy face as if trying to convey [her]322-nurse meaning by [her]322-nurse eyes . [Sophy]213-sophy 's lips moved , but [nurse]2844-nurse could hear no sound . "[2852-he] [He]2852-he has been shot as [he]2852-he was coming [home]4755-home along [Turner Street]90-turner street , to - night . " [Sophy]213-sophy went on with the motion of [her]213-sophy lips , twitching them almost convulsively . "[2852-he] [[My]0-i dear]5712-my dear , [you]213-sophy must rouse [yourself]213-sophy , and remember [[your]213-sophy father]1640-your father and [mother]4845-mother have yet to be told . Speak ! [Miss Sophy]213-sophy ! " But [she]213-sophy could not ; [her]213-sophy whole face worked involuntarily . [The nurse]2676-the nurse left [the room]616-the room , and almost immediately brought back some sal - volatile and water . [Sophy]213-sophy drank it eagerly , and gave one or two deep gasps . Then [she]213-sophy spoke in a calm unnatural voice . "[213-sophy] What do [you]213-sophy want [me]0-i to do , [nurse]2844-nurse ? Go to [Helen]214-helen and poor [Amy]212-amy . See , [they]2868-they want help . " "[2868-they] [Poor creatures]1648-poor creatures ! [we]2870-we must let [them]1648-poor creatures alone for a bit . [You]213-sophy must go to [master]4919-master ; that 's what [I]0-i want [you]213-sophy to do , [Miss Sophy]213-sophy . [You]213-sophy must break it to [him]4919-master , [poor old gentleman]2872-poor old gentleman . Come , [he]4919-master 's asleep in [the dining - room]6579-the dining - room , and [the men]1152-the men are waiting to speak to [him]4919-master . " [Sophy]213-sophy went mechanically to the dining - room door . "[1152-the men] Oh ! [I]0-i can not go in . [I]0-i can not tell [him]4919-master . What must [I]0-i say ? " "[0-i] [I]0-i 'll come with [you]213-sophy , [Miss Sophy]213-sophy . Break it to [him]4919-master by degrees . " "[0-i] [I]0-i ca n't , [nurse]2844-nurse . [My]0-i head throbs so , [I]0-i shall be sure to say the wrong thing . " However , [she]2844-nurse opened the door . There sat [[her]213-sophy father]564-her father , the shaded light of the candle - lamp falling upon , and softening [his]564-her father marked features , while [his]564-her father snowy hair contrasted well with the deep crimson morocco of the chair . The newspaper [he]564-her father had been reading had dropped on the carpet by [his]564-her father side . [He]564-her father breathed regularly and deeply . At that instant the words of [Mrs. Hemans]323-mrs. hemans 's song came full into [Sophy]213-sophy 's mind . "[0-i] [Ye]2876-ye know not what [ye]2876-ye do , That call [the slumberer]2877-the slumberer back From [the realms unseen by [you]2876-ye]2878-the realms unseen by you , To life 's dim , weary track . " But this life 's track would be to [the bereaved father]6623-the bereaved father something more than dim and weary , hereafter . "[217-papa] [Papa]217-papa , " said [she]2844-nurse , softly . [He]217-papa did not stir . "[217-papa] [Papa]217-papa ! " [she]2844-nurse exclaimed , somewhat louder . [He]217-papa started up , half awake . "[217-papa] Tea is ready , is it ? " and [he]217-papa yawned . "[5219-papa] No ! [papa]5219-papa , but something very dreadful -- very sad , has happened ! " [He]217-papa was gaping so loud that [he]217-papa did not catch the words [she]2844-nurse uttered , and did not see the expression of [her]2844-nurse face . "[209-mr. carson] [Master Henry]209-mr. carson is not come back , " said [nurse]2844-nurse . [Her]2844-nurse voice , heard in unusual speech to [him]217-papa , arrested [his]217-papa attention , and rubbing [his]217-papa eyes , [he]217-papa looked at [the servant]6625-the servant . "[209-mr. carson] [Harry]209-mr. carson ! oh no ! [he]209-mr. carson had to attend a meeting of [the masters about these cursed turn - outs]2880-the masters about these cursed turn - outs . [I]0-i do n't expect [him]209-mr. carson yet . What are [you]5219-papa looking at [me]0-i so strangely for , [Sophy]213-sophy ? " "[5219-papa] Oh , [papa]5219-papa , [Harry]209-mr. carson is come back , " said [she]5219-papa , bursting into tears . "[209-mr. carson] What do [you]5219-papa mean ? " said [he]5219-papa , startled into an impatient consciousness that something was wrong . "[5219-papa] One of [you]5219-papa says [he]209-mr. carson is not come [home]4755-home , and [the other]1048-the other says [he]209-mr. carson is . Now that 's nonsense ! Tell [me]0-i at once what 's the matter . Did [he]209-mr. carson go on horseback to [town]5223-town ? Is [he]209-mr. carson thrown ? Speak , [child]4860-child , ca n't [you]5219-papa ? " "[4860-child] No ! [he]209-mr. carson 's not been thrown , [papa]5219-papa , " said [Sophy]213-sophy , sadly . "[5219-papa] But [he]209-mr. carson 's badly hurt , " put in [the nurse]2676-the nurse , desirous to be drawing [his]209-mr. carson anxiety to a point . "[209-mr. carson] Hurt ? Where ? How ? Have [you]5219-papa sent for [a doctor]5084-a doctor ? " said [he]209-mr. carson , hastily rising , as if to leave [the room]616-the room . "[5219-papa] Yes , [papa]5219-papa , [we]2889-we 've sent for [a doctor]5084-a doctor -- but [I]0-i 'm afraid -- [I]0-i believe it 's of no use . " [He]209-mr. carson looked at [her]2676-the nurse for a moment , and in [her]2676-the nurse face [he]209-mr. carson read the truth . [[His]209-mr. carson son]1261-his son , [[his]209-mr. carson only son]6629-his only son , was dead . [He]209-mr. carson sank back in [his]209-mr. carson chair , and hid [his]209-mr. carson face in [his]209-mr. carson hands , and bowed [his]209-mr. carson head upon the table . The strong mahogany dining - table shook and rattled under [his]209-mr. carson agony . [Sophy]213-sophy went and put [her]213-sophy arms round [his]209-mr. carson bowed neck . "[0-i] Go ! [you]0-i are not [Harry]209-mr. carson , " said [he]209-mr. carson ; but the action roused [him]209-mr. carson . "[0-i] Where is [he]209-mr. carson ? where is the-- " said [he]209-mr. carson , with [his]209-mr. carson strong face set into the lines of anguish , by two minutes of such intense woe . "[1411-the servants] In [[the servants]1411-the servants ' hall]2892-the servants ' hall , " said [nurse]2844-nurse . "[1411-the servants] [Two policemen]2893-two policemen and [another man]5117-another man brought [him]209-mr. carson [home]4755-home . [They]2893-two policemen would be glad to speak to [you]0-i when [you]0-i are able , [sir]5232-sir . " "[2893-two policemen] [I]0-i am able now , " replied [he]209-mr. carson . At first when [he]209-mr. carson stood up , [he]209-mr. carson tottered . But steadying [himself]209-mr. carson , [he]209-mr. carson walked , as firmly as [a soldier on drill]6631-a soldier on drill , to the door . Then [he]209-mr. carson turned back and poured out a glass of wine from the decanter which yet remained on the table . [His]209-mr. carson eye caught the wine - glass which [Harry]209-mr. carson had used but two or three hours before . [He]209-mr. carson sighed a long quivering sigh . And then mastering [himself]209-mr. carson again , [he]209-mr. carson left [the room]616-the room . "[0-i] [You]0-i had better go back to [[your]0-i sisters]2897-your sisters , [Miss Sophy]213-sophy , " said [nurse]2844-nurse . [Miss Carson]324-miss carson went . [She]324-miss carson could not face death yet . [The nurse]2676-the nurse followed [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson to [[the servants]1411-the servants ' hall]2892-the servants ' hall . There , on [their]1411-the servants dinner - table , lay the poor dead body . [The men who had brought it]6637-the men who had brought it were sitting near the fire , while [several of [the servants]1411-the servants]6638-several of the servants stood round the table , gazing at the remains . _ The remains ! _ [One or two]1061-one or two were crying ; [one or two]1061-one or two were whispering ; awed into a strange stillness of voice and action by the presence of the dead . When [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson came in [they]1411-the servants all drew back and looked at [him]209-mr. carson with the reverence due to sorrow . [He]209-mr. carson went forward and gazed long and fondly on the calm , dead face ; then [he]209-mr. carson bent down and kissed the lips yet crimson with life . [The policemen]6642-the policemen had advanced and stood ready to be questioned . But at first [the old man]6643-the old man 's mind could only take in the idea of death ; slowly , slowly came the conception of violence , of murder . "[213-sophy] How did [he]2898-he die ? " [he]6643-the old man groaned forth . [The policemen]6642-the policemen looked at [each other]436-each other . Then [one]518-one began , and stated that having heard the report of a gun in [Turner Street]90-turner street , [he]209-mr. carson had turned down that way ( a lonely , unfrequented way [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson knew , but a short cut to [[his]209-mr. carson garden]6647-his garden - door , of which [Harry]209-mr. carson had a key ) ; that as [he]209-mr. carson ( [the policeman]2480-the policeman ) came nearer , [he]209-mr. carson had heard footsteps as of [a man running away]6649-a man running away ; but the evening was so dark ( the moon not having yet risen ) that [he]209-mr. carson could see [no one]1202-no one twenty yards off . That [he]209-mr. carson had even been startled when close to the body by seeing it lying across the path at [his]209-mr. carson feet . That [he]209-mr. carson had sprung [his]209-mr. carson rattle ; and when [another policeman]6651-another policeman came up , by the light of the lantern [they]6642-the policemen had discovered who it was that had been killed . That [they]6642-the policemen believed [him]209-mr. carson to be dead when [they]6642-the policemen first took [him]209-mr. carson up , as [he]209-mr. carson had never moved , spoken , or breathed . That intelligence of the murder had been sent to [the superintendent]6652-the superintendent , who would probably soon be here . That [two or three policemen]6653-two or three policemen were still about the place where the murder was committed , seeking out for some trace of [the murderer]6654-the murderer . Having said this , [they]6642-the policemen stopped speaking . [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson had listened attentively , never taking [his]209-mr. carson eyes off the dead body . When [they]6642-the policemen had ended , [he]209-mr. carson said , "[2898-he] Where was [he]2899-him shot ? " [They]6642-the policemen lifted up some of the thick chestnut curls , and showed a blue spot ( [you]6655-you could hardly call it a hole , the flesh had closed so much over it ) in the left temple . A deadly aim ! And yet it was so dark a night ! "[2899-him] [He]2899-him must have been close upon [him]2899-him , " said [one policeman]6656-one policeman . "[2899-him] And have had [him]2899-him between [him]2899-him and the sky , " added [the other]1048-the other . There was a little commotion at the door of [the room]616-the room , and there stood poor [Mrs. Carson]226-harry , [the mother]5048-the mother . [She]226-harry had heard unusual noises in [the house]803-the house , and had sent down [[her]226-harry maid]6661-her maid ( much more [a companion to [her]226-harry than [[her]226-harry highly - educated daughters]6663-her highly - educated daughters]6662-a companion to her than her highly - educated daughters ) to discover what was going on . But [the maid]1429-the maid either forgot , or dreaded , to return ; and with nervous impatience [Mrs. Carson]226-harry came down [herself]226-harry , and had traced the hum and buzz of voices to [[the servants]1411-the servants ' hall]2892-the servants ' hall . [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson turned round . But [he]209-mr. carson could not leave the dead for [any one living]6667-any one living . "[2899-him] Take [her]2900-her away , [nurse]2844-nurse . It is no sight for [her]2900-her . Tell [Miss Sophy]213-sophy to go to [[her]2900-her mother]4774-her mother . " [His]209-mr. carson eyes were again fixed on the dead face of [[his]209-mr. carson son]1261-his son . [Presently Mrs. Carson]226-harry 's hysterical cries were heard all over [the house]803-the house . [[Her]226-harry husband]587-her husband shuddered at the outward expression of the agony which was rending [his]587-her husband heart . Then [the police superintendent]6671-the police superintendent came , and after [him]6671-the police superintendent [the doctor]684-the doctor . [The latter]511-the latter went through all the forms of ascertaining death , without uttering a word , and when at the conclusion of the operation of opening a vein , from which no blood flowed , [he]587-her husband shook [his]587-her husband head , all present understood the confirmation of [their]511-the latter previous belief . [The superintendent]6652-the superintendent asked to speak to [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson in private . "[213-sophy] It was just what [I]0-i was going to request of [you]2903-you , " answered [he]0-i ; so [he]0-i led the way into [the dining - room]6579-the dining - room , with the wine - glass still on the table . The door was carefully shut , and [both]876-both sat down , [each]5320-each apparently waiting for [the other]1048-the other to begin . At last [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson spoke . "[0-i] [You]2903-you probably have heard that [I]0-i am [a rich man]2904-a rich man . " [The superintendent]6652-the superintendent bowed in assent . "[2904-a rich man] Well , [sir]5232-sir , half -- nay , if necessary , the whole of [my]0-i fortune [I]0-i will give to have [the murderer]6654-the murderer brought to the gallows . " "[5232-sir] Every exertion , [you]5232-sir may be sure , [sir]5232-sir , shall be used on [our]2908-our part ; but probably offering a handsome reward might accelerate the discovery of [the murderer]6654-the murderer . But what [I]0-i wanted particularly to tell [you]5232-sir , [sir]5232-sir , is that [one of [[my]0-i men]2912-my men]2911-one of my men has already got some clue , and that another ( who accompanied [me]0-i here ) has within this quarter of an hour found a gun in the field which [the murderer]6654-the murderer crossed , and which [he]6654-the murderer probably threw away when pursued , as encumbering [his]6654-the murderer flight . [I]0-i have not the smallest doubt of discovering [the murderer]6654-the murderer . " "[0-i] What do [you]5232-sir call a handsome reward ? " said [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson . "[0-i] Well , [sir]5232-sir , three , or five hundred pounds is a munificent reward : more than will probably be required as a temptation to [any accomplice]2916-any accomplice . " "[5232-sir] Make it a thousand , " said [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson , decisively . "[5232-sir] It 's the doing of those damned turn - outs . " "[0-i] [I]0-i imagine not , " said [the superintendent]6652-the superintendent . "[0-i] Some days ago [the man [I]0-i was naming to [you]5232-sir before]2917-the man i was naming to you before , reported to [the inspector]2918-the inspector when [he]2917-the man i was naming to you before came on [his]2917-the man i was naming to you before beat , that [he]2917-the man i was naming to you before had had to separate [[your]5232-sir son]2919-your son from [a young man]665-a young man , who by [his]665-a young man dress [he]665-a young man believed to be employed in [a foundry]2921-a foundry ; that [the man]708-the man had thrown [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson down , and seemed inclined to proceed to more violence , when [the policeman]2480-the policeman came up and interfered . Indeed , [[my]0-i man]2583-my man wished to give [him]209-mr. carson in charge for an assault , but [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson would not allow that to be done . " "[209-mr. carson] Just like [him!--noble fellow]2925-him!--noble fellow ! " murmured [the father]513-the father . "[209-mr. carson] But after [[your]5232-sir son]2919-your son had left , [the man]708-the man made use of some pretty strong threats . And it 's rather a curious coincidence that this scuffle took place in the very same spot where the murder was committed ; in [Turner Street]90-turner street . " There was [some one knocking at the door of]6682-some one knocking at the door of [the room]616-the room . It was [Sophy]213-sophy , who beckoned [[her]213-sophy father]564-her father out , and then asked [him]564-her father , in an awe - struck whisper , to come up - stairs and speak to [[her]213-sophy mother]4774-her mother . "[2928-she] [She]2928-she will not leave [Harry]209-mr. carson , and talks so strangely . Indeed -- indeed -- [papa]5219-papa , [I]0-i think [she]2928-she has lost [her]2928-she senses . " And [the poor girl]6686-the poor girl sobbed bitterly . "[2928-she] Where is [she]2928-she ? " asked [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson . "[209-mr. carson] In [[his]209-mr. carson room]2930-his room . " [They]6687-they went up [stairs]4740-stairs rapidly and silently . It was [a large , comfortable bedroom]6689-a large , comfortable bedroom ; too large to be well lighted by the flaring , flickering [kitchen]6690-kitchen - candle which had been hastily snatched up , and now stood on the dressing - table . On the bed , surrounded by [its]6691-its heavy , pall - like green curtains , lay [the dead son]6692-the dead son . [They]6687-they had carried [him]6692-the dead son up , and laid [him]6692-the dead son down , as tenderly as though [they]6687-they feared to waken [him]6692-the dead son ; and , indeed , it looked more like sleep than death , so very calm and full of repose was the face . [You]6693-you saw , too , the chiselled beauty of the features much more perfectly than when the brilliant colouring of life had distracted [your]6693-you attention . There was a peace about [him]6692-the dead son which told that death had come too instantaneously to give any previous pain . In a chair , at the head of the bed , sat [the mother,--smiling]6694-the mother,--smiling . [She]6694-the mother,--smiling held one of the hands ( rapidly stiffening , even in [her]6694-the mother,--smiling warm grasp ) , and gently stroked the back of it , with the endearing caress [she]6694-the mother,--smiling had used to all [[her]6694-the mother,--smiling children]5064-her children when young . "[209-mr. carson] [I]0-i am glad [you]2931-you are come , " said [she]6694-the mother,--smiling , looking up at [[her]6694-the mother,--smiling husband]587-her husband , and still smiling . "[2931-you] [Harry]209-mr. carson is so full of fun , [he]209-mr. carson always has something new to amuse [us]2932-us with ; and now [he]209-mr. carson pretends [he]209-mr. carson is asleep , and that [we]2932-us ca n't waken [him]209-mr. carson . Look ! [he]209-mr. carson is smiling now ; [he]209-mr. carson hears [I]0-i have found [him]209-mr. carson out . Look ! " And , in truth , the lips , in the rest of death , did look as though they wore a smile , and the waving light of the unsnuffed candle almost made them seem to move . "[212-amy] Look , [Amy]212-amy , " said [she]6694-the mother,--smiling to [[her]6694-the mother,--smiling youngest child]6697-her youngest child , who knelt at [her]6694-the mother,--smiling feet , trying to soothe [her]6694-the mother,--smiling , by kissing [her]6694-the mother,--smiling garments . "[212-amy] Oh , [he]209-mr. carson was always [a rogue]2933-a rogue ! [You]212-amy remember , do n't [you]212-amy , [love]2934-love ? how full of play [he]209-mr. carson was as [a baby]4827-a baby ; hiding [his]209-mr. carson face under [my]0-i arm , when [you]212-amy wanted to play with [him]209-mr. carson . Always [a rogue]2933-a rogue , [Harry]209-mr. carson ! " "[2933-a rogue] [We]2937-we must get [her]2938-her away , [sir]5232-sir , " said [nurse]2844-nurse ; "[2933-a rogue] [you]5232-sir know there is much to be done before-- " "[0-i] [I]0-i understand , [nurse]2844-nurse , " said [the father]513-the father , hastily interrupting [her]2844-nurse in dread of the distinct words which would tell of the changes of mortality . "[2844-nurse] Come , [love]2934-love , " said [he]0-i to [[his]0-i wife]525-his wife . "[2934-love] [I]0-i want [you]2934-love to come with [me]0-i . [I]0-i want to speak to [you]2934-love down - [stairs]4740-stairs . " "[0-i] [I]0-i 'm coming , " said [she]2934-love , rising ; "[0-i] perhaps , after all , [nurse]2844-nurse , [he]5232-sir 's really tired , and would be glad to sleep . Do n't let [him]5232-sir get cold , though,--he feels rather chilly , " continued [she]2934-love , after [she]2934-love had bent down , and kissed the pale lips . [[Her]2934-love husband]587-her husband put [his]0-i arm round [her]2934-love waist , and [they]6702-they left [the room]616-the room . Then [the three sisters]6704-the three sisters burst into unrestrained wailings . [They]6704-the three sisters were startled into the reality of life and death . And yet , in the midst of shrieks and moans , of shivering , and chattering of teeth , [Sophy]213-sophy 's eye caught the calm beauty of the dead ; so calm amidst such violence , and [she]213-sophy hushed [her]213-sophy emotion . "[2844-nurse] Come , " said [she]213-sophy to [[her]213-sophy sisters]6705-her sisters , "[2844-nurse] [nurse]2844-nurse wants [us]2945-us to go ; and besides , [we]2945-us ought to be with [mamma]2843-mamma . [Papa]217-papa told [the man [he]217-papa was talking to]2947-the man he was talking to , when [I]0-i went for [him]217-papa , to wait , and [she]2843-mamma must not be left . " Meanwhile , [the superintendent]6652-the superintendent had taken a candle , and was examining the engravings that hung round [the dining - room]6579-the dining - room . It was so common to [him]6652-the superintendent to be acquainted with crime , that [he]6652-the superintendent was far from feeling all [his]6652-the superintendent interest absorbed in the present case of violence , although [he]6652-the superintendent could not help having much anxiety to detect [the murderer]6654-the murderer . [He]6652-the superintendent was busy looking at the only oil - painting in [the room]616-the room ( [a youth of eighteen or so , in a fancy dress )]6710-a youth of eighteen or so , in a fancy dress ) , and conjecturing its identity with [the young man so mysteriously dead]6711-the young man so mysteriously dead , when the door opened , and [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson returned . Stern as [he]209-mr. carson had looked before leaving [the room]616-the room , [he]209-mr. carson looked far sterner now . [His]209-mr. carson face was hardened into deep - purposed wrath . "[217-papa] [I]0-i beg [your]0-i pardon , [sir]5232-sir , for leaving [you]0-i . " [The superintendent]6652-the superintendent bowed . [They]6714-they sat down , and spoke long together . One by one [the policemen]6642-the policemen were called in , and questioned . All through the night there was bustle and commotion in [the house]803-the house . [Nobody]6717-nobody thought of going to bed . It seemed strange to [Sophy]213-sophy to hear [nurse]2844-nurse summoned from [[her]2844-nurse mother]4774-her mother 's side to supper , in the middle of the night , and still stranger that [she]2844-nurse could go . The necessity of eating and drinking seemed out of place in [the house of death]6720-the house of death . When night was passing into morning , [the dining - room]6579-the dining - room door opened , and [two persons]6722-two persons ' steps were heard along [the hall]6723-the hall . [The superintendent]6652-the superintendent was leaving at last . [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson stood on the front door - step , feeling the refreshment of the cooler morning air , and seeing the starlight fade away into dawn . "[0-i] [You]0-i will not forget , " said [he]0-i . "[0-i] [I]0-i trust to [you]0-i . " [The policeman]2480-the policeman bowed . "[0-i] Spare no money . The only purpose for which [I]0-i now value wealth is to have [the murderer]6654-the murderer arrested , and brought to justice . [My]0-i hope in life now is to see [him]6654-the murderer sentenced to death . Offer any rewards . Name a thousand pounds in the placards . Come to [me]0-i at any hour , night or day , if that be required . All [I]0-i ask of [you]0-i is , to get [the murderer]6654-the murderer hanged . Next week , if possible -- to - day is Friday . Surely , with the clues [you]0-i already possess , [you]0-i can muster up evidence sufficient to have [him]6654-the murderer tried next week . " "[6654-the murderer] [He]6654-the murderer may easily request an adjournment of [his]6654-the murderer trial , on the ground of the shortness of the notice , " said [the superintendent]6652-the superintendent . "[6654-the murderer] Oppose it , if possible . [I]0-i will see that [the first lawyers]2951-the first lawyers are employed . [I]0-i shall know no rest while [he]6654-the murderer lives . " "[0-i] Every thing shall be done , [sir]5232-sir . " "[0-i] [You]0-i will arrange with [the coroner]2953-the coroner . Ten o'clock , if convenient . " [The superintendent]6652-the superintendent took leave . [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson stood on the step , dreading to shut out the light and air , and return into [the haunted , gloomy house]6728-the haunted , gloomy house . "[0-i] [[My]0-i son]1855-my son ! [[my]0-i son]1855-my son ! " [he]0-i said , at last . "[0-i] But [you]1855-my son shall be avenged , [[my]0-i poor murdered boy]2956-my poor murdered boy . " [Ay]305-ay ! to avenge [his]0-i wrongs [the murderer]6654-the murderer had singled out [[his]0-i victim]6730-his victim , and with one fell action had taken away the life that [God]224-god had given . To avenge [[his]0-i child]6731-his child 's death , [the old man]6643-the old man lived on ; with the single purpose in [his]0-i heart of vengeance on [the murderer]6654-the murderer . True , [his]0-i vengeance was sanctioned by law , but was it the less revenge ? Are [we]6734-we [worshippers of [Christ]325-christ]6735-worshippers of christ ? or of [Alecto]326-alecto ? Oh ! [Orestes]327-orestes ! [you]327-orestes would have made [a very tolerable Christian of the nineteenth century]6736-a very tolerable christian of the nineteenth century ! CHAPTER XIX . [JEM WILSON]154-jem ARRESTED ON SUSPICION . "[0-i] Deeds to be hid which were not hid , Which , all confused , [I]0-i could not know , Whether [I]0-i suffered or [I]0-i did , For all seemed guilt , remorse , or woe . " [COLERIDGE]328-coleridge . [I]157-margaret left [Mary]145-mary , on that same Thursday night which left its burden of woe at [[Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson 's threshold]6737-mr. carson 's threshold , haunted with depressing thoughts . All through the night [she]145-mary tossed restlessly about , trying to get quit of the ideas that harassed [her]145-mary , and longing for the light when [she]145-mary could rise , and find some employment . But just as dawn began to appear , [she]145-mary became more quiet , and fell into a sound heavy sleep , which lasted till [she]145-mary was sure it was late in the morning by the full light that shone in . [She]145-mary dressed hastily , and heard [the neighbouring church]6738-the neighbouring church - clock strike eight . It was far too late to do as [she]145-mary had planned ( after inquiring how [Alice]146-alice was , to return and tell [Margaret]157-margaret ) , and [she]145-mary accordingly went in to inform [the latter]511-the latter of [her]145-mary change of purpose , and the cause of it ; but on entering [the house]803-the house [she]145-mary found [Job]156-job sitting alone , looking sad enough . [She]145-mary told [him]156-job what [she]145-mary came for . "[157-margaret] [Margaret]157-margaret , [wench]5103-wench ! why [she]2958-she 's been gone to [Wilson]146-alice 's these two hours . Ay ! sure , [you]157-margaret did say last night [you]157-margaret would go ; but [she]2958-she could na rest in [her]2958-she bed , so was off betimes this morning . " [Mary]145-mary could do nothing but feel guilty of [her]145-mary long morning nap , and hasten to follow [Margaret]157-margaret 's steps ; for late as it was , [she]145-mary felt [she]145-mary could not settle well to [her]145-mary work , unless [she]145-mary learnt how kind good [Alice Wilson]146-alice was going on . So , eating [her]145-mary crust - of - bread breakfast , [she]145-mary passed rapidly along [the streets]772-the streets . [She]145-mary remembered afterwards [the little groups of people [she]145-mary had seen]6742-the little groups of people she had seen , eagerly hearing , and imparting news ; but at the time [her]145-mary only care was to hasten on [her]145-mary way , in dread of a reprimand from [Miss Simmonds]152-miss simmonds . [She]145-mary went into [the house]803-the house at [Jane Wilson]130-jane wilson 's , [her]145-mary heart at the instant giving a strange knock , and sending the rosy flush into [her]145-mary face , at the thought that [Jem]154-jem might possibly be inside the door . But [I]0-i do assure [you]6744-you , [she]145-mary had not thought of it before . Impatient and loving as [she]145-mary was , [her]145-mary solicitude about [Alice]146-alice on that hurried morning had not been mingled with any thought of [him]154-jem . [Her]145-mary heart need not have leaped , [her]145-mary colour need not have rushed so painfully to [her]145-mary cheeks , for [he]154-jem was not there . There was the round table , with a cup and saucer , which had evidently been used , and there was [Jane Wilson]130-jane wilson sitting on the other side , crying quietly , while [she]130-jane wilson ate [her]130-jane wilson breakfast with a sort of unconscious appetite . And there was [Mrs. Davenport]219-mrs. davenport washing away at a night - cap or so , which , by [their]6745-their simple , old - world make , [Mary]145-mary knew at a glance were [Alice]146-alice 's . But nothing -- [no one else]6746-no one else . [Alice]146-alice was much the same , or rather better of [the two]6747-the two , [they]6745-their told [her]145-mary ; at any rate [she]146-alice could speak , though it was sad rambling talk . Would [Mary]145-mary like to see [her]146-alice ? Of course [she]145-mary would . [Many]1183-many are interested by seeing [[their]1183-many friends]5472-their friends under the new aspect of illness ; and among [the poor]4790-the poor there is no wholesome fear of injury or excitement to restrain this wish . So [Mary]145-mary went up - [stairs]4740-stairs , accompanied by [Mrs. Davenport]219-mrs. davenport , wringing the suds off [her]145-mary hands , and speaking in a loud whisper far more audible than [her]145-mary usual voice . "[0-i] [I]0-i mun be hastening [home]4755-home , but [I]0-i 'll come again to - night , time enough to iron [her]2960-she cap ; ' twould be a sin and a shame if [we]2961-we let [her]2960-she go dirty now [she]2960-she 's ill , when [she]2960-she 's been so rare and clean all [her]2960-she life - long . But [she]2960-she 's sadly forsaken , poor thing ! [She]2960-she 'll not know [you]0-i , [Mary]145-mary ; [she]2960-she knows none on [us]2961-we . " [The room]616-the room up - [stairs]4740-stairs held two beds , one superior in the grandeur of four posts and checked curtains to the other , which had been occupied by [the twins]545-the twins in [their]545-the twins brief life - time . The smaller had been [Alice]146-alice 's bed since [she]146-alice had lived [there]873-there ; but with the natural reverence to one "[2960-she] stricken of [God]224-god and afflicted , " [she]146-alice had been installed since [her]146-alice paralytic stroke the evening before in the larger and grander bed , while [Jane Wilson]130-jane wilson had taken [her]130-jane wilson short broken rest on [the little pallet]6756-the little pallet . [Margaret]157-margaret came forwards to meet [[her]157-margaret friend]586-her friend , whom [she]157-margaret half expected , and whose step [she]157-margaret knew . [Mrs. Davenport]219-mrs. davenport returned to [her]219-mrs. davenport washing . [The two girls]1049-the two girls did not speak ; the presence of [Alice]146-alice awed [them]1049-the two girls into silence . There [she]146-alice lay with the rosy colour , absent from [her]146-alice face since the days of childhood , flushed once more into it by [her]146-alice sickness nigh unto death . [She]146-alice lay on the affected side , and with [her]146-alice other arm [she]146-alice was constantly sawing the air , not exactly in a restless manner , but in a monotonous , incessant way , very trying to [a watcher]6759-a watcher . [She]146-alice was talking away , too , almost as constantly , in a low , indistinct tone . But [her]146-alice face , [her]146-alice profiled countenance , looked calm and smiling , even interested by the ideas that were passing through [her]146-alice clouded mind . "[2960-she] Listen ! " said [Margaret]157-margaret , as [she]157-margaret stooped [her]157-margaret head down to catch the muttered words more distinctly . "[4845-mother] What will [mother]4845-mother say ? The bees are turning homeward for th ' last time , and [we]2963-we 've a terrible long bit to go yet . See ! here 's a linnet 's nest in this gorse - bush . [Th]2964-th ' hen - bird is on it . Look at [her]2965-her bright eyes , [she]2965-her wo n't stir ! Ay ! [we]2963-we mun hurry [home]4755-home . Wo n't [mother]4845-mother be pleased with the bonny lot of heather [we]2963-we 've got ! Make haste , [Sally]162-sally , may be [we]2963-we shall have cockles for supper . [I]0-i saw [th ' cockle - man]2968-th ' cockle - man 's donkey turn up [our]2963-we way fra ' [Arnside]91-arnside . " [Margaret]157-margaret touched [Mary]145-mary 's hand , and the pressure in return told [her]157-margaret that [they]2963-we understood [each other]436-each other ; that [they]2963-we knew how in this illness to [the old , world - weary woman]6761-the old , world - weary woman , [God]224-god had sent [her]157-margaret a veiled blessing : [she]157-margaret was once more in the scenes of [her]157-margaret childhood , unchanged and bright as in those long departed days ; once more with [the sister of [her]157-margaret youth]6762-the sister of her youth , [the playmate of fifty years ago]6763-the playmate of fifty years ago , who had for nearly as many years slept in [a grassy grave in [the little church - yard beyond [Burton]13-burton]6765-the little church - yard beyond burton]6764-a grassy grave in the little church - yard beyond burton . [Alice]146-alice 's face changed ; [she]146-alice looked sorrowful , almost penitent . "[162-sally] Oh , [Sally]162-sally ! [I]0-i wish [we]2969-we 'd told [her]2970-her . [She]2970-her thinks [we]2969-we were in [church]5378-church all morning , and [we]2969-we 've gone on deceiving [her]2970-her . If [we]2969-we 'd told [her]2970-her at first how it was -- how sweet th ' hawthorn smelt through [the open church]2972-the open church - door , and how [we]2969-we were on [th]2973-th ' last bench in the aisle , and how it were the first butterfly [we]2969-we 'd seen this spring , and how it flew into [th ' very church]2974-th ' very church itself ; oh ! [mother]4845-mother is so gentle , [I]0-i wish [we]2969-we 'd told [her]2970-her . [I]0-i 'll go to [her]2970-her next time [she]2970-her comes in sight , and say , ' [Mother]161-mother , [we]2969-we were naughty last Sabbath . ' " [She]2970-her stopped , and a few tears came stealing down the old withered cheek , at the thought of the temptation and deceit of [her]2970-her childhood . Surely , many sins could not have darkened [that innocent child]6766-that innocent child - like spirit since . [Mary]145-mary found a red - spotted pocket - handkerchief , and put it into the hand which sought about for something to wipe away the trickling tears . [She]145-mary took it with a gentle murmur . "[4845-mother] Thank [you]161-mother , [mother]4845-mother . " [Mary]145-mary pulled [Margaret]157-margaret away from the bed . "[4845-mother] Do n't [you]161-mother think [she]2970-her 's happy , [Margaret]157-margaret ? " "[161-mother] Ay ! that [I]0-i do , bless [her]2970-her . [She]2970-her feels no pain , and knows nought of [her]2970-her present state . Oh ! that [I]0-i could see , [Mary]145-mary ! [I]0-i try and be patient with [her]2970-her afore [me]0-i , but [I]0-i 'd give aught [I]0-i have to see [her]2970-her , and see what [she]2970-her wants . [I]0-i am so useless ! [I]0-i mean to stay here as long as [Jane Wilson]130-jane wilson is alone ; and [I]0-i would fain be here all to - night , but-- " "[0-i] [I]0-i 'll come , " said [Mary]145-mary , decidedly . "[2970-her] [Mrs. Davenport]219-mrs. davenport said [she]2970-her 'd come again , but [she]2970-her 's hard - worked all day-- " "[2970-her] [I]0-i 'll come , " repeated [Mary]145-mary . "[0-i] Do ! " said [Margaret]157-margaret , "[0-i] and [I]0-i 'll be here till [you]0-i come . May be , [Jem]154-jem and [you]0-i could take th ' night between [you]0-i , and [Jane Wilson]130-jane wilson might get a bit of sound sleep in [his]154-jem bed ; for [she]130-jane wilson were up and down the better part of last night , and just when [she]130-jane wilson were in a sound sleep this morning , between two and three , [Jem]154-jem came [home]4755-home , and th ' sound o ' [his]154-jem voice roused [her]130-jane wilson in a minute . " "[154-jem] Where had [he]154-jem been till that time o ' night ? " asked [Mary]145-mary . "[154-jem] Nay ! it were none of [my]0-i business ; and , indeed , [I]0-i never saw [him]154-jem till [he]154-jem came in [here]5235-here to see [Alice]146-alice . [He]154-jem were in again this morning , and seemed sadly downcast . But [you]0-i 'll , may be , manage to comfort [him]154-jem to - night , [Mary]145-mary , " said [Margaret]157-margaret , smiling , while a ray of hope glimmered in [Mary]145-mary 's heart , and [she]145-mary almost felt glad , for an instant , of the occasion which would at last bring [them]6767-them together . Oh ! happy night ! when would it come ? Many hours had yet to pass . Then [she]145-mary saw [Alice]146-alice , and repented , with a bitter self - reproach . But [she]145-mary could not help having gladness in the depths of [her]145-mary heart , blame [herself]145-mary as [she]145-mary would . So [she]145-mary tried not to think , as [she]145-mary hurried along to [Miss Simmonds]152-miss simmonds ' , with a dancing step of lightness . [She]145-mary was late -- that [she]145-mary knew [she]145-mary should be . [Miss Simmonds]152-miss simmonds was vexed and cross . That also [she]152-miss simmonds had anticipated , but [she]152-miss simmonds had intended to smooth [her]152-miss simmonds raven down by extraordinary diligence and attention . But there was something about [the girls [she]145-mary did not understand]6768-the girls she did not understand -- had not anticipated . [They]6768-the girls she did not understand stopped talking when [she]145-mary came in ; or rather , [I]145-mary should say , stopped listening , for [Sally Leadbitter]162-sally was [the talker to whom [they]6768-the girls she did not understand were hearkening with intense attention]6769-the talker to whom they were hearkening with intense attention . At first [they]6768-the girls she did not understand eyed [Mary]145-mary , as if [she]145-mary had acquired some new interest to [them]6768-the girls she did not understand , since the day before . Then [they]6768-the girls she did not understand began to whisper ; and , absorbed as [Mary]145-mary had been in [her]145-mary own thoughts , [she]145-mary could not help becoming aware that it was of [her]145-mary [they]6768-the girls she did not understand spoke . At last [Sally Leadbitter]162-sally asked [Mary]145-mary if [she]145-mary had heard the news ? "[145-mary] No ! What news ? " answered [she]162-sally . [The girls]505-the girls looked at [each other]436-each other with gloomy mystery . [Sally]162-sally went on . "[145-mary] Have [you]2979-you not heard that [young Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson was murdered last night ? " [Mary]145-mary 's lips could not utter a negative , but [no one who looked at]6772-no one who looked at [her]145-mary pale and terror - stricken face could have doubted that [she]145-mary had not heard before of the fearful occurrence . Oh , it is terrible , that sudden information , that one [you]2979-you have known has met with a bloody death ! [You]2979-you seem to shrink from [the world]1479-the world where such deeds can be committed , and to grow sick with the idea of [the violent and wicked men of earth]6774-the violent and wicked men of earth . Much as [Mary]145-mary had learned to dread [him]209-mr. carson lately , now [he]209-mr. carson was dead ( and dead in such a manner ) [her]145-mary feeling was that of oppressive sorrow for [him]209-mr. carson . [The room]616-the room went round and round , and [she]145-mary felt as though [she]145-mary should faint ; but [Miss Simmonds]152-miss simmonds came in , bringing a waft of fresher air as [she]152-miss simmonds opened the door , to refresh the body , and the certainty of a scolding for inattention to brace the sinking mind . [She]152-miss simmonds , too , was full of the morning 's news . "[209-mr. carson] Have [you]2980-you heard any more of this horrid affair , [Miss Barton]329-miss barton ? " asked [she]152-miss simmonds , as [she]152-miss simmonds settled to [her]152-miss simmonds work . [Mary]145-mary tried to speak ; at first [she]145-mary could not , and when [she]145-mary succeeded in uttering a sentence , it seemed as though it were not [her]145-mary own voice that spoke . "[329-miss barton] No , [ma'am]2981-ma'am , [I]0-i never heard of it till this minute . " "[5078-dear] [Dear]5078-dear ! that 's strange , for [every one]669-every one is up about it . [I]0-i hope [the murderer]6654-the murderer will be found out , that [I]0-i do . [Such a handsome young man]2985-such a handsome young man to be killed as [he]2985-such a handsome young man was . [I]0-i hope [the wretch that did it]2986-the wretch that did it may be hanged as high as [Haman]330-haman . " [One of [the girls]505-the girls]6776-one of the girls reminded [them]2988-they that the assizes came on next week . "[2988-they] Ay , " replied [Miss Simmonds]152-miss simmonds , "[2988-they] and [the milk - man]2987-the milk - man told [me]0-i [they]2988-they will catch [the wretch]2989-the wretch , and have [him]2989-the wretch tried and hung in less than a week . Serve [him]2989-the wretch right , whoever [he]2989-the wretch is . Such [a handsome young man]2990-a handsome young man as [he]2989-the wretch was . " Then [each]5320-each began to communicate to [Miss Simmonds]152-miss simmonds the various reports [they]2988-they had heard . Suddenly [she]152-miss simmonds burst out-- "[2989-the wretch] [Miss Barton]329-miss barton ! as [I]0-i live , dropping tears on that new silk gown of [Mrs. Hawkes]331-mrs. hawkes ' ! Do n't [you]329-miss barton know [they]2988-they will stain , and make it shabby for ever ? Crying like [a baby]4827-a baby , because [a handsome young man meets with an untimely end]2992-a handsome young man meets with an untimely end . For shame of [yourself]329-miss barton , [miss]1623-miss . Mind [your]329-miss barton character and [your]329-miss barton work if [you]329-miss barton please . Or , if [you]329-miss barton must cry " ( seeing [her]152-miss simmonds scolding rather increased the flow of [Mary]145-mary 's tears , than otherwise ) , "[2988-they] take this print to cry over . That wo n't be marked like this beautiful silk , " rubbing it , as if [she]145-mary loved it , with a clean pocket - handkerchief , in order to soften the edges of the hard round drops . [Mary]145-mary took the print , and naturally enough , having had leave given [her]145-mary to cry over it , rather checked the inclination to weep . Every body was full of the one subject . [The girl sent out to match silk]6779-the girl sent out to match silk , came back with the account gathered at [the shop]807-the shop , of [[the coroner]2953-the coroner 's inquest]6782-the coroner 's inquest then sitting ; [the ladies who called to speak about gowns]6783-the ladies who called to speak about gowns first began about the murder , and mingled details of that , with directions for [their]6783-the ladies who called to speak about gowns dresses . [Mary]145-mary felt as though the haunting horror were a nightmare , a fearful dream , from which awakening would relieve [her]145-mary . The picture of the murdered body , far more ghastly than the reality , seemed to swim in the air before [her]145-mary eyes . [Sally Leadbitter]162-sally looked and spoke of [her]145-mary , almost accusingly , and made no secret now of [Mary]145-mary 's conduct , more blameable to [[her]145-mary fellow - workwomen]6784-her fellow - workwomen for its latter changeableness , than for its former giddy flirting . "[2994-poor young gentleman] [Poor young gentleman]2994-poor young gentleman , " said one , as [Sally]162-sally recounted [Mary]145-mary 's last interview with [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson . "[2994-poor young gentleman] What a shame ! " exclaimed another , looking indignantly at [Mary]145-mary . "[2994-poor young gentleman] That 's what [I]0-i call regular jilting , " said [a third]6785-a third . "[0-i] And [he]2994-poor young gentleman lying cold and bloody in [his]2994-poor young gentleman coffin now ! " [Mary]145-mary was more thankful than [she]145-mary could express , when [Miss Simmonds]152-miss simmonds returned , to put a stop to [Sally]162-sally 's communications , and to check the remarks of [the girls]505-the girls . [She]145-mary longed for the peace of [[Alice]146-alice 's sick room]6787-alice 's sick room . No more thinking with infinite delight of [her]145-mary anticipated meeting with [Jem]154-jem , [she]145-mary felt too much shocked for that now ; but longing for peace and kindness , for the images of rest and beauty , and sinless times long ago , which [the poor old woman]950-the poor old woman 's rambling presented , [she]145-mary wished to be as near death as [Alice]146-alice ; and to have struggled through [this world]6789-this world , whose sufferings [she]145-mary had early learnt , and whose crimes now seemed pressing close upon [her]145-mary . Old texts from the Bible that [[her]145-mary mother]4774-her mother used to read ( or rather spell out ) aloud , in the days of childhood , came up to [her]145-mary memory . "[2994-poor young gentleman] Where the wicked cease from troubling , and [the weary]2995-the weary are at rest . " "[2994-poor young gentleman] The tears shall be wiped away from all eyes , " & amp;c . And it was to [that world]6791-that world [Alice]146-alice was hastening ! Oh ! that [she]146-alice were [Alice]146-alice ! [I]2994-poor young gentleman must return to [[the Wilsons]144-the wilsons ' house]6792-the wilsons ' house , which was far from being the abode of peace that [Mary]145-mary was picturing [it]6792-the wilsons ' house to [herself]145-mary . [You]6793-you remember the reward [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson offered for the apprehension of [the murderer of [[his]209-mr. carson son]1261-his son]6794-the murderer of his son ? It was in itself a temptation , and to aid its efficacy came the natural sympathy for [the aged parents]6796-the aged parents mourning for [[their]6796-the aged parents child]6797-their child , for [the young man]5590-the young man cut off in the flower of [his]5590-the young man days ; and besides this , there is always a pleasure in unravelling a mystery , in catching at the gossamer clue which will guide to certainty . This feeling , [I]2994-poor young gentleman am sure , gives much impetus to [the police]6234-the police . [Their]6234-the police senses are ever and always on the qui - vive , and [they]6234-the police enjoy the collecting and collating evidence , and the life of adventure [they]6234-the police experience : a continual unwinding of [Jack Sheppard]332-jack sheppard romances , always interesting to the vulgar and uneducated mind , to which the outward signs and tokens of crime are ever exciting . There was no lack of clue or evidence at [the coroner]2953-the coroner 's inquest that morning . The shot , the finding of the body , the subsequent discovery of the gun , were rapidly deposed to ; and then [the policeman who had interrupted the quarrel between [Jem Wilson]154-jem and [the murdered young man]6802-the murdered young man]6801-the policeman who had interrupted the quarrel between jem wilson and the murdered young man was brought forward , and gave [his]6801-the policeman who had interrupted the quarrel between jem wilson and the murdered young man evidence , clear , simple , and straightforward . [The coroner]2953-the coroner had no hesitation , [the jury]6804-the jury had none , but the verdict was cautiously worded . "[2994-poor young gentleman] Wilful murder against [some person unknown]2996-some person unknown . " This very cautiousness , when [he]2953-the coroner deemed the thing so sure as to require no caution , irritated [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson . It did not soothe [him]2953-the coroner that [the superintendent]6652-the superintendent called the verdict a mere form,--exhibited a warrant empowering [him]2953-the coroner to seize the body of [Jem Wilson]154-jem , committed on suspicion,--declared [his]2953-the coroner intention of employing [a well - known officer in the Detective Service]6806-a well - known officer in the detective service to ascertain the ownership of the gun , and to collect other evidence , especially as regarded [the young woman]6807-the young woman , about whom [the policeman deposed that the quarrel had taken place]6808-the policeman deposed that the quarrel had taken place : [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson was still excited and irritable ; restless in body and mind . [He]2953-the coroner made every preparation for the accusation of [Jem]154-jem the following morning before [the magistrates]6809-the magistrates : [he]2953-the coroner engaged [attorneys skilled in criminal practice to watch the case and prepare briefs]6810-attorneys skilled in criminal practice to watch the case and prepare briefs ; [he]2953-the coroner wrote to [celebrated barristers coming [the Northern Circuit]6812-the northern circuit]6811-celebrated barristers coming the northern circuit , to bespeak [their]6811-celebrated barristers coming the northern circuit services . A speedy conviction , a speedy execution , seemed to be the only things that would satisfy [his]2953-the coroner craving thirst for blood . [He]2953-the coroner would have fain been [policeman]6813-policeman , [magistrate]6814-magistrate , [accusing speaker]6815-accusing speaker , all ; but most of all , [the judge]6816-the judge , rising with full sentence of death on [his]6816-the judge lips . That afternoon , as [Jane Wilson]130-jane wilson had begun to feel the effect of a night 's disturbed rest , evinced in frequent droppings off to sleep while [she]130-jane wilson sat by [[her]130-jane wilson sister - in - law]5363-her sister - in - law 's bed - side , lulled by the incessant crooning of [the invalid]6818-the invalid 's feeble voice , [she]130-jane wilson was startled by [a man speaking in [the house - place below]6820-the house - place below]6819-a man speaking in the house - place below , who , wearied of knocking at the door , without obtaining any answer , had entered and was calling lustily for "[2996-some person unknown] Missis ! missis ! " When [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson caught a glimpse of [the intruder]6821-the intruder through the stair - rails , [she]130-jane wilson at once saw [he]6821-the intruder was [a stranger]524-a stranger , [a working - man]1331-a working - man , it might be [a fellow - labourer with [[her]130-jane wilson son]2056-her son]6824-a fellow - labourer with her son , for [his]6821-the intruder dress was grimy enough for the supposition . [He]6821-the intruder held a gun in [his]6821-the intruder hand . "[2996-some person unknown] May [I]0-i make bold to ask if this gun belongs to [[your]0-i son]2919-your son ? " [She]130-jane wilson first looked at [the man]708-the man , and then , weary and half asleep , not seeing any reason for refusing to answer the inquiry , [she]130-jane wilson moved forward to examine it , talking while [she]130-jane wilson looked for certain old - fashioned ornaments on the stock . "[0-i] It looks like [his]2919-your son ; ay , it 's [his]2919-your son , sure enough . [I]0-i could speak to it anywhere by these marks . [You]2998-you see it were [[his]2919-your son grandfather]2999-his grandfather 's , as were gamekeeper to [some one up in [th ' north]3001-th ' north]3000-some one up in th ' north ; and [they]3002-they do n't make guns so smart now - a - days . But , how comed [you]2998-you by it ? [He]2919-your son sets great store on it . Is [he]2919-your son bound for [th ' shooting gallery]3003-th ' shooting gallery ? [He]2919-your son is not , for sure , now [[his]2919-your son aunt]663-his aunt is so ill , and [me]0-i left all alone ; " and the immediate cause for [her]130-jane wilson anxiety being thus recalled to [her]130-jane wilson mind , [she]130-jane wilson entered on a long story of [Alice]146-alice 's illness , interspersed with recollections of [[her]130-jane wilson husband]587-her husband 's and [[her]130-jane wilson children]5064-her children 's deaths . [The disguised policeman]6829-the disguised policeman listened for a minute or two , to glean any further information [he]6829-the disguised policeman could ; and then , saying [he]6829-the disguised policeman was in a hurry , [he]6829-the disguised policeman turned to go away . [She]130-jane wilson followed [him]6829-the disguised policeman to the door , still telling [him]6829-the disguised policeman [her]130-jane wilson troubles , and was never struck , until it was too late to ask the reason , with the unaccountableness of [his]6829-the disguised policeman conduct , in carrying the gun away with [him]6829-the disguised policeman . Then , as [she]130-jane wilson heavily climbed [the stairs]6383-the stairs , [she]130-jane wilson put away the wonder and the thought about [his]6829-the disguised policeman conduct , by determining to believe [he]6829-the disguised policeman was [some workman with whom [[her]130-jane wilson son]2056-her son had made some arrangement about shooting at [the gallery]6833-the gallery]6831-some workman with whom her son had made some arrangement about shooting at the gallery ; or mending the old weapon ; or something or other . [She]130-jane wilson had enough to fret [her]130-jane wilson , without moidering [herself]130-jane wilson about old guns . [Jem]154-jem had given it [him]154-jem to bring to [her]130-jane wilson ; so it was safe enough ; or , if it was not , why [she]130-jane wilson should be glad never to set eyes on it again , for [she]130-jane wilson could not abide fire - arms , [they]6834-they were so apt to shoot [people]4744-people . So , comforting [herself]130-jane wilson for [her]130-jane wilson want of thought in not making further inquiry , [she]130-jane wilson fell off into another doze , feverish , dream - haunted , and unrefreshing . Meanwhile , [the policeman]2480-the policeman walked off with [his]2480-the policeman prize , with an odd mixture of feelings ; a little contempt , a little disappointment , and a good deal of pity . The contempt and the disappointment were caused by [the widow]1229-the widow 's easy admission of the gun being [[her]130-jane wilson son]2056-her son 's property , and [her]130-jane wilson manner of identifying it by the ornaments . [He]2480-the policeman liked an attempt to baffle [him]2480-the policeman ; [he]2480-the policeman was accustomed to it ; it gave some exercise to [his]2480-the policeman wits and [his]2480-the policeman shrewdness . There would be no fun in fox - hunting , if [Reynard]333-reynard yielded [himself]333-reynard up without any effort to escape . Then , again , [[his]333-reynard mother]787-his mother 's milk was yet in [him]333-reynard , [policeman]6813-policeman , [officer of [the Detective Service]6842-the detective service though [he]333-reynard was]6841-officer of the detective service though he was ; and [he]333-reynard felt sorry for [the old woman]937-the old woman , whose "[2919-your son] softness " had given such material assistance in identifying [[her]937-the old woman son]2056-her son as [the murderer]6654-the murderer . However , [he]333-reynard conveyed the gun , and the intelligence [he]333-reynard had gained , to [the superintendent]6652-the superintendent ; and the result was , that , in a short time afterwards , [three policemen]6847-three policemen went to [the works at which [Jem]154-jem was [foreman]6849-foreman]6848-the works at which jem was foreman , and announced [their]6847-three policemen errand to [the astonished overseer]6850-the astonished overseer , who directed [them]6847-three policemen to [the part of [the foundry]6852-the foundry where [Jem]154-jem was then superintending a casting]6851-the part of the foundry where jem was then superintending a casting . Dark , black were the walls , the ground , the faces around [them]6847-three policemen , as [they]6847-three policemen crossed [the yard]6853-the yard . But , in [the furnace - house]6854-the furnace - house a deep and lurid red glared over all ; the furnace roared with mighty flame . [The men]1152-the men , like demons , in [their]1152-the men fire - and - soot colouring , stood swart around , awaiting the moment when the tons of solid iron should have melted down into fiery liquid , fit to be poured , with still , heavy sound , into the delicate moulding of fine black sand , prepared to receive it . The heat was intense , and the red glare grew every instant more fierce ; [the policemen]6642-the policemen stood awed with the novel sight . Then , [black figures]6857-black figures , holding strange - shaped bucket shovels , came athwart the deep - red furnace light , and clear and brilliant flowed forth the iron into the appropriate mould . The buzz of voices rose again ; there was time to speak , and gasp , and wipe the brows ; and then , one by one , [the men]1152-the men dispersed to some other branch of [their]1152-the men employment . [No . B. 72]6859-no . b. 72 pointed out [Jem]154-jem as [the man [he]154-jem had seen]6860-the man he had seen engaged in a scuffle with [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson , and then [the other two]6861-the other two stepped forward and arrested [him]154-jem , stating of what [he]154-jem was accused , and the grounds of the accusation . [He]154-jem offered no resistance , though [he]154-jem seemed surprised ; but calling [a fellow - workman]6862-a fellow - workman to [him]154-jem , [he]154-jem briefly requested [him]154-jem to tell [[his]154-jem mother]787-his mother [he]154-jem had got into trouble , and could not return [home]4755-home at present . [He]154-jem did not wish [her]787-his mother to hear more at first . So [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson 's sleep was next interrupted in almost an exactly similar way to the last , like a recurring nightmare . "[211-missis] [Missis]211-missis ! missis ! " [some one]5544-some one called out from below . Again it was [a workman]6866-a workman , but this time [a blacker - looking one than before]6867-a blacker - looking one than before . "[211-missis] What don [ye]3005-ye want ? " said [she]787-his mother , peevishly . "[211-missis] Only nothing but-- " stammered [the man]708-the man , [a kind - hearted matter - of - fact person , with no invention , but a great deal of sympathy]6869-a kind - hearted matter - of - fact person , with no invention , but a great deal of sympathy . "[211-missis] Well ! speak out , ca n't [ye]3005-ye , and [ha]3006-ha ' done with it ? " "[154-jem] [Jem]154-jem 's in trouble , " said [he]154-jem , repeating [Jem]154-jem 's very words , as [he]154-jem could think of [no others]6870-no others . "[154-jem] Trouble ! " said [the mother]5048-the mother , in a high - pitched voice of distress . "[154-jem] Trouble ! God help [me]0-i , trouble will never end , [I]0-i think . What d'ye mean by trouble ? Speak out , [man]5236-man , ca n't [ye]5236-man ? Is [he]154-jem ill ? [[My]0-i boy]5142-my boy ! tell [me]0-i , is [he]154-jem ill ? " in a hurried voice of terror . "[334-na] [Na]334-na , [na]3009-na , that 's not it . [He]154-jem 's well enough . All [he]154-jem bade [me]0-i say was , ' Tell [mother]4845-mother [I]0-i 'm in trouble , and ca n't come [home]4755-home to - night . ' " "[154-jem] Not come [home]4755-home to - night ! And what am [I]0-i to do with [Alice]146-alice ? [I]0-i ca n't go on , wearing [my]0-i life out wi ' watching . [He]154-jem might come and help [me]0-i . " "[0-i] [I]0-i tell [you]4845-mother [he]154-jem ca n't , " said [the man]708-the man . "[0-i] Ca n't ; and [he]154-jem is well , [you]4845-mother say ? Stuff ! It 's just that [he]154-jem 's getten like [other young men]3013-other young men , and wants to go a - larking . But [I]0-i 'll give it [him]154-jem when [he]154-jem comes back . " [The man]708-the man turned to go ; [he]708-the man durst not trust [himself]708-the man to speak in [Jem]154-jem 's justification . But [she]4845-mother would not let [him]708-the man off . [She]4845-mother stood between [him]708-the man and the door , as [she]4845-mother said , "[0-i] [Yo]0-i shall not go , till [yo've]0-i told [me]0-i what [he]154-jem 's after . [I]0-i can see plain enough [you]4845-mother know , and [I]0-i 'll know too , before [I]0-i 've done . " "[4845-mother] [You]4845-mother 'll know soon enough , [missis]4831-missis ! " "[4831-missis] [I]0-i 'll know now , [I]0-i tell [ye]4845-mother . What 's up that [he]154-jem ca n't come [home]4755-home and help [me]0-i nurse ? [Me]0-i , as never got a wink o ' sleep last night wi ' watching . " "[0-i] Well , if [you]4845-mother will have it out , " said [the poor badgered man]6874-the poor badgered man , "[4845-mother] [the police]6234-the police have got hold on [him]154-jem . " "[6234-the police] On [[my]0-i [Jem]154-jem]3017-my jem ! " said [the enraged mother]6875-the enraged mother . "[6234-the police] [You]4845-mother 're [a downright liar]3018-a downright liar , and that 's what [you]4845-mother are . [[My]0-i [Jem]154-jem]3017-my jem , as never did harm to [any one in [his]154-jem life]3020-any one in his life . [You]4845-mother 're [a liar]3021-a liar , that 's what [you]4845-mother are . " "[4845-mother] [He]154-jem 's done harm enough now , " said [the man]708-the man , angry in [his]708-the man turn , "[154-jem] for there 's good evidence [he]154-jem murdered young [Carson]209-mr. carson , as was shot last night . " [She]6875-the enraged mother staggered forward to strike [the man]708-the man for telling the terrible truth ; but the weakness of old age , of motherly agony , overcame [her]6875-the enraged mother , and [she]6875-the enraged mother sank down on a chair , and covered [her]6875-the enraged mother face . [He]708-the man could not leave [her]6875-the enraged mother . When next [she]6875-the enraged mother spoke , it was in an imploring , feeble , child - like voice . "[154-jem] Oh , [master]4919-master , say [you]4919-master 're only joking . [I]0-i ax [your]4919-master pardon if [I]0-i have vexed [ye]4919-master , but please say [you]4919-master 're only joking . [You]4919-master do n't know what [Jem]154-jem is to [me]0-i . " [She]6875-the enraged mother looked humbly , anxiously up at [him]4919-master . "[0-i] [I]0-i wish [I]0-i were only joking , [missis]4831-missis ; but it 's true as [I]0-i say . [They]3024-they 've taken [him]154-jem up on charge o ' murder . It were [his]154-jem gun as were found near [th ' place]3025-th ' place ; and [one o ' the police]3026-one o ' the police heard [him]154-jem quarrelling with [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson a few days back , about [a girl]577-a girl . " "[209-mr. carson] About [a girl]577-a girl ! " broke in [the mother]5048-the mother , once more indignant , though too feeble to show it as before . "[209-mr. carson] [[My]0-i [Jem]154-jem]3017-my jem was as steady as-- " [she]5048-the mother hesitated for a comparison wherewith to finish , and then repeated , "[154-jem] as steady as [Lucifer]335-lucifer , and [he]154-jem were [an angel]5560-an angel , [you]4831-missis know . [[My]0-i [Jem]154-jem]3017-my jem was not one to quarrel about [a girl]577-a girl . " "[154-jem] Ay , but it was that , though . [They]3033-they 'd got [her]577-a girl name quite pat . [The man]708-the man had heard all [they]3033-they said . [Mary Barton]145-mary was [her]577-a girl name , whoever [she]577-a girl may be . " "[145-mary] [Mary Barton]145-mary ! [the dirty hussey]3035-the dirty hussey ! to bring [[my]0-i [Jem]154-jem]3017-my jem into trouble of this kind . [I]0-i 'll give it [her]3017-my jem well when [I]0-i see [her]3017-my jem : that [I]0-i will . Oh ! [my]0-i poor [Jem]154-jem ! " rocking [herself]0-i to and fro . "[154-jem] And what about the gun ? What did [ye]708-the man say about that ? " "[708-the man] [His]708-the man gun were found on th ' spot where the murder were done . " "[708-the man] That 's a lie for one , then . [A man]4855-a man has got the gun now , safe and sound ; [I]0-i saw it not an hour ago . " [The man]708-the man shook [his]708-the man head . "[4855-a man] Yes , [he]4855-a man has indeed . A friend o ' [Jem]154-jem 's , as [he]4855-a man 'd lent it to . " "[4855-a man] Did [you]0-i know [the chap]5680-the chap ? " asked [the man]708-the man , who was really anxious for [Jem]154-jem 's exculpation , and caught a gleam of hope from [her]6881-she last speech . "[0-i] No ! [I]0-i ca n't say as [I]0-i did . But [he]5680-the chap were put on as [a workman]6866-a workman . " "[6866-a workman] It 's may be only one of [[them]3040-them [policemen]6228-policemen]3041-them policemen , disguised . " "[6228-policemen] Nay ; [they]3040-them 'd never go for to do that , and trick [me]0-i into telling on [[my]0-i own son]3043-my own son . It would be like [seething [a kid]3045-a kid in [its]3045-a kid mother]3044-seething a kid in its mother 's milk ; and that th ' Bible forbids . " "[0-i] [I]0-i do n't know , " replied [the man]708-the man . Soon afterwards [he]708-the man went away , feeling unable to comfort , yet distressed at the sight of sorrow ; [she]6881-she would fain have detained [him]708-the man , but go [he]708-the man would . And [she]6881-she was alone . [She]6881-she never for an instant believed [Jem]154-jem guilty ; [she]6881-she would have doubted if the sun were fire , first : but sorrow , desolation , and , at times , anger took possession of [her]6881-she mind . [She]6881-she told the unconscious [Alice]146-alice , hoping to rouse [her]146-alice to sympathy ; and then was disappointed , because , still smiling and calm , [she]6881-she murmured of [[her]6881-she mother]4774-her mother , and the happy days of infancy . CHAPTER XX . [MARY]145-mary 'S DREAM -- AND THE AWAKENING . "[0-i] [I]0-i saw where stark and cold [he]3046-he lay , Beneath the gallows - tree , And [every one]669-every one did point and say , '' Twas there [he]3046-he died for [thee]0-i ! ' * * * * * * " Oh ! weeping heart ! Oh , bleeding heart ! What boots [thy]0-i pity now ? Bid from [his]3046-he eyes that shade depart , That death - damp from [his]3046-he brow ! "[669-every one] " THE BIRTLE TRAGEDY . "[669-every one] So there was no more peace in [the house of sickness]3048-the house of sickness , except to [Alice]146-alice , the dying [Alice]146-alice . But [Mary]145-mary knew nothing of the afternoon 's occurrences ; and gladly did [she]145-mary breathe in the fresh air , as [she]145-mary left [[Miss Simmonds]152-miss simmonds ' house]3049-miss simmonds ' house , to hasten to [the Wilsons]144-the wilsons ' . The very change , from the in - door to the out - door atmosphere , seemed to alter the current of [her]145-mary thoughts . [She]145-mary thought less of the dreadful subject which had so haunted [her]145-mary all day ; [she]145-mary cared less for the upbraiding speeches of [[her]145-mary fellow work - women]3050-her fellow work - women ; the old association of comfort and sympathy received from [Alice]146-alice gave [her]145-mary the idea that , even now , [her]145-mary bodily presence would soothe and compose [those who were in trouble]3051-those who were in trouble , changed , unconscious , and absent though [her]145-mary spirit might be . Then , again , [she]145-mary reproached [herself]145-mary a little for the feeling of pleasure [she]145-mary experienced , in thinking that [he]3052-he whom [she]145-mary dreaded could never more beset [her]145-mary path ; in the security with which [she]145-mary could pass [each street corner]3053-each street corner -- [each shop]3054-each shop , where [he]3052-he used to lie in ambush . Oh ! beating heart ! was there no other little thought of joy lurking within , to gladden the very air without ? Was [she]145-mary not going to meet , to see , to hear [Jem]154-jem ; and could [they]3055-they fail at last to understand [each other]436-each other 's loving hearts ! [She]145-mary softly lifted the latch , with the privilege of friendship . _ [He]3052-he _ was not [there]873-there , but [[his]3052-he mother]787-his mother was standing by the fire , stirring some little mess or other . Never mind ! [he]3052-he would come soon : and with an unmixed desire to do [her]145-mary grateful duty to [all belonging to [him]3052-he]3059-all belonging to him , [she]145-mary stepped lightly forwards , unheard by [the old lady , who was partly occupied by the simmering , bubbling sound of]3060-the old lady , who was partly occupied by the simmering , bubbling sound of [her]3060-the old lady , who was partly occupied by the simmering , bubbling sound of bit of cookery ; but more with [her]3060-the old lady , who was partly occupied by the simmering , bubbling sound of own sad thoughts , and wailing , half - uttered murmurings . [Mary]145-mary took off bonnet and shawl with speed , and advancing , made [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson conscious of [her]145-mary presence , by saying , " Let [me]134-mrs. wilson do that for [you]145-mary . [I]134-mrs. wilson 'm sure [you]145-mary mun be tired . "[134-mrs. wilson] [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson slowly turned round , and [her]134-mrs. wilson eyes gleamed like those of a pent - up wild beast , as [she]134-mrs. wilson recognised [[her]134-mrs. wilson visitor]5529-her visitor . " And is it [thee]145-mary that dares set foot in [this house]6884-this house , after what has come to pass ? Is it not enough to have robbed [me]134-mrs. wilson of [[my]134-mrs. wilson boy]5142-my boy with [thy]145-mary arts and [thy]145-mary profligacy , but [thou]145-mary must come here to crow over [me]134-mrs. wilson -- [me]134-mrs. wilson -- [[his]5142-my boy mother]787-his mother ? Dost [thou]145-mary know where [he]5142-my boy is , [thou]145-mary bad hussy , with [thy]145-mary great blue eyes and yellow hair , to lead [men]1197-men on to ruin ? Out upon [thee]145-mary , with [thy]145-mary angel 's face , [thou]145-mary whited sepulchre ! Dost [thou]145-mary know where [Jem]154-jem is , all through [thee]145-mary ? "[134-mrs. wilson] " No ! "[145-mary] quivered out [poor Mary]145-mary , scarcely conscious that [she]145-mary spoke , so daunted , so terrified was [she]145-mary by [the indignant mother]3062-the indignant mother 's greeting . " [He]5142-my boy 's lying in [th ' New Bailey]6888-th ' new bailey , "[5048-the mother] slowly and distinctly spoke [the mother]5048-the mother , watching the effect of [her]5048-the mother words , as if believing in [their]3064-their infinite power to pain . " There [he]5142-my boy lies , waiting to take [his]5142-my boy trial for murdering [young Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson . "[5048-the mother] There was no answer ; but such a blanched face , such wild , distended eyes , such trembling limbs , instinctively seeking support ! " Did [you]5048-the mother know [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson as now lies dead ? "[3065-the merciless woman] continued [the merciless woman]3065-the merciless woman . " [Folk]5093-folk say [you]5048-the mother did , and knew [him]209-mr. carson but too well . And that for the sake of such as [you]5048-the mother , [[my]3065-the merciless woman precious child]6890-my precious child shot [yon]5048-the mother chap . But [he]209-mr. carson did not . [I]3065-the merciless woman know [he]209-mr. carson did not . [They]6891-they may hang [him]209-mr. carson , but [[his]209-mr. carson mother]787-his mother will speak to [his]209-mr. carson innocence with [her]787-his mother last dying breath . "[3065-the merciless woman] [She]3065-the merciless woman stopped more from exhaustion than want of words . [Mary]145-mary spoke , but in so changed and choked a voice that [the old woman]937-the old woman almost started . It seemed as if [some third person]5493-some third person must be in [the room]616-the room , the voice was so hoarse and strange . " Please , say it again . [I]5493-some third person do n't quite understand [you]5048-the mother . What has [Jem]154-jem done ? Please to tell [me]5493-some third person . "[5493-some third person] " [I]5048-the mother never said [he]209-mr. carson had done it . [I]5048-the mother said , and [I]5048-the mother 'll swear that [he]209-mr. carson never did do it . [I]5048-the mother do n't care who heard ['em]154-jem quarrel , or if it is [his]209-mr. carson gun as were found near the body . It 's not [my]5048-the mother own [Jem]154-jem as would go for to kill [any man]1062-any man , choose how [a girl]577-a girl had jilted [him]209-mr. carson . [My]5048-the mother own good [Jem]154-jem , as was a blessing sent upon [the house where [he]209-mr. carson was born]6895-the house where he was born . "[5048-the mother] Tears came into [the mother]5048-the mother 's burning eyes as [her]5048-the mother heart recurred to the days when [she]5048-the mother had rocked the cradle of [her]5048-the mother " first - born ; "[5048-the mother] and then , rapidly passing over events , till the full consciousness of [his]3070-him present situation came upon [her]5048-the mother , and perhaps annoyed at having shown any softness of character in the presence of [the Dalilah who had lured [him]3070-him to [his]3070-him danger]3071-the dalilah who had lured him to his danger , [she]5048-the mother spoke again , and in a sharper tone . " [I]5048-the mother told [him]3070-him , and told [him]3070-him to leave off thinking on [thee]3070-him ; but [he]3070-him would n't be led by [me]5048-the mother . [Thee]3070-him ! wench ! [thou]3070-him were not good enough to wipe the dust off [his]3070-him feet . A vile , flirting quean as [thou]3070-him art . It 's well [[thy]3070-him mother]6896-thy mother does not know ( poor body ) what a good - for - nothing [thou]3070-him art . "[5048-the mother] " [Mother]161-mother ! oh [mother]4845-mother ! "[145-mary] said [Mary]145-mary , as if appealing to the merciful dead . " But [I]145-mary was not good enough for [him]3070-him ! [I]145-mary know [I]145-mary was not , "[145-mary] added [she]145-mary , in a voice of touching humility . For through [her]145-mary heart went tolling the ominous , prophetic words [he]3072-me had used when [he]3072-me had last spoken to [her--]145-mary " [Mary]145-mary ! [you]145-mary 'll may be hear of [me]3072-me as [a drunkard]5207-a drunkard , and may be as [a thief]5833-a thief , and may be as [a murderer]5834-a murderer . Remember ! when all are speaking ill of [me]3072-me , [yo]145-mary will have no right to blame [me]3072-me , for it 's [your]145-mary cruelty that will have made [me]3072-me what [I]3072-me feel [I]3072-me shall become . "[3072-me] And [she]145-mary did not blame [him]3072-me , though [she]145-mary doubted not [his]3072-me guilt ; [she]145-mary felt how madly [she]145-mary might act if once jealous of [him]3072-me , and how much cause had [she]145-mary not given [him]3072-me for jealousy , miserable guilty wretch that [she]145-mary was ! Speak on , desolate mother ! Abuse [her]145-mary as [you]3073-you will . [Her]145-mary broken spirit feels to have merited all . But [her]145-mary last humble , self - abased words had touched [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson 's heart , sore as it was ; and [she]145-mary looked at [the snow - pale girl with those piteous eyes]3074-the snow - pale girl with those piteous eyes , so hopeless of comfort , and [she]145-mary relented in spite of [herself]145-mary . " [Thou]6901-thy seest what comes of light conduct , [Mary]145-mary ! It 's [thy]6901-thy doing that suspicion has lighted on [him]3072-me , who is as innocent as [the babe unborn]6902-the babe unborn . [Thou'lt]6901-thy have much to answer for if [he]3072-me 's hung . [Thou'lt]6901-thy have [my]145-mary death too at [thy]6901-thy door ! "[145-mary] Harsh as these words seem , [she]145-mary spoke them in a milder tone of voice than [she]145-mary had yet used . But the idea of [Jem]154-jem on the gallows , [Jem]154-jem dead , took possession of [Mary]145-mary , and [she]145-mary covered [her]145-mary eyes with [her]145-mary wan hands , as if indeed to shut out the fearful sight . [She]145-mary murmured some words , which , though spoken low , as if choked up from the depths of agony , [Jane Wilson]130-jane wilson caught . " [My]145-mary heart is breaking , "[145-mary] said [she]145-mary , feebly . " [My]145-mary heart is breaking . "[145-mary] " Nonsense ! "[134-mrs. wilson] said [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson . " Do n't talk in that silly way . [My]134-mrs. wilson heart has a better right to break than [yours]130-jane wilson , and yet [I]134-mrs. wilson hold up , [you]130-jane wilson see . But , oh dear ! oh dear ! "[134-mrs. wilson] with a sudden revulsion of feeling , as the reality of the danger in which [[her]134-mrs. wilson son]2056-her son was placed pressed upon [her]145-mary . " What am [I]145-mary saying ? How could [I]145-mary hold up if [thou]6903-thou wert gone , [Jem]154-jem ? Though [I]145-mary 'm as sure as [I]145-mary stand here of [thy]6903-thou innocence , if [they]6904-they hang [thee]154-jem , [[my]145-mary lad]1544-my lad , [I]145-mary will lie down and die ! "[145-mary] [She]145-mary sobbed aloud with bitter consciousness of the fearful chance awaiting [[her]134-mrs. wilson child]1391-her child . [She]145-mary cried more passionately still . [Mary]145-mary roused [herself]145-mary up . " Oh , let [me]145-mary stay with [you]134-mrs. wilson , at any rate , till [we]6906-we know the end . [Dearest Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson , may n't [I]145-mary stay ? "[145-mary] The more obstinately and upbraidingly [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson refused , the more [Mary]145-mary pleaded , with ever the same soft , entreating cry , " Let [me]145-mary stay with [you]134-mrs. wilson . "[145-mary] [Her]145-mary stunned soul seemed to bound its wishes , for the hour at least , to remaining with [one who loved and sorrowed for the same human being]3077-one who loved and sorrowed for the same human being that [she]145-mary did . But no . [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson was inflexible . " [I]134-mrs. wilson 've may be been a bit hard on [you]145-mary , [Mary]145-mary , [I]134-mrs. wilson 'll own that . But [I]134-mrs. wilson can not abide [you]145-mary yet with [me]134-mrs. wilson . [I]134-mrs. wilson can not but remember it 's [your]145-mary giddiness as has wrought this woe . [I]134-mrs. wilson 'll stay wi ' [Alice]146-alice , and perhaps [Mrs. Davenport]219-mrs. davenport may come help a bit . [I]134-mrs. wilson can not put up with [you]145-mary about [me]134-mrs. wilson . Good - night . To - morrow [I]134-mrs. wilson may look on [you]145-mary different , may be . Good - night . "[134-mrs. wilson] And [Mary]145-mary turned out of [the house]803-the house , which had been _ [[his]3079-his _ home]3080-his _ home , where _ [he]3079-his _ was loved , and mourned for , into [the busy , desolate , crowded street]3081-the busy , desolate , crowded street , where [they]3082-they were crying halfpenny broadsides , giving an account of the bloody murder , [the coroner]2953-the coroner 's inquest , and a raw - head - and - bloody - bones picture of [the suspected murderer]3084-the suspected murderer , [James Wilson]154-jem . But [Mary]145-mary heard not , [she]145-mary heeded not . [She]145-mary staggered on like one in a dream . With hung head and tottering steps , [she]145-mary instinctively chose the shortest cut to [that home]3085-that home , which was to [her]145-mary , in [her]145-mary present state of mind , only the hiding place of four walls , where [she]145-mary might vent [her]145-mary agony , unseen and unnoticed by [the keen , unkind world without]3086-the keen , unkind world without , but where no welcome , no love , no sympathising tears awaited [her]145-mary . As [she]145-mary neared [that home]3085-that home , within two minutes ' walk of [it]3085-that home , [her]145-mary impetuous course was arrested by a light touch on [her]145-mary arm , and turning hastily , [she]145-mary saw [a little Italian boy]3088-a little italian boy with [his]3088-a little italian boy humble show - box,--a white mouse , or some such thing . The setting sun cast its red glow on [his]3088-a little italian boy face , otherwise the olive complexion would have been very pale ; and the glittering tear - drops hung on the long curled eye - lashes . With [his]3088-a little italian boy soft voice and pleading looks , [he]3088-a little italian boy uttered , in [his]3088-a little italian boy pretty broken English , the words " Hungry ! so hungry . "[3088-a little italian boy] And , as if to aid by gesture the effect of the solitary word , [he]3088-a little italian boy pointed to [his]3088-a little italian boy mouth , with its white quivering lips . [Mary]145-mary answered [him]3088-a little italian boy impatiently , " Oh , [lad]1512-lad , hunger is nothing -- nothing ! "[145-mary] And [she]145-mary rapidly passed on . But [her]145-mary heart upbraided [her]145-mary the next minute with [her]145-mary unrelenting speech , and [she]145-mary hastily entered [her]145-mary door and seized the scanty remnant of food which the cupboard contained , and retraced [her]145-mary steps to the place where [the little hopeless stranger]3089-the little hopeless stranger had sunk down by [[his]3088-a little italian boy mute companion]3090-his mute companion in loneliness and starvation , and was raining down tears as [he]3088-a little italian boy spoke in some foreign tongue , with low cries for the far distant " Mamma mia ! "[3088-a little italian boy] With the elasticity of heart belonging to childhood [he]3088-a little italian boy sprang up as [he]3088-a little italian boy saw the food [the girl]4779-the girl brought ; [she]4779-the girl whose face , lovely in its woe , had tempted [him]3088-a little italian boy first to address [her]4779-the girl ; and , with the graceful courtesy of [[his]3088-a little italian boy country]3092-his country , [he]3088-a little italian boy looked up and smiled while [he]3088-a little italian boy kissed [her]4779-the girl hand , and then poured forth [his]3088-a little italian boy thanks , and shared [her]4779-the girl bounty with [[his]3088-a little italian boy little pet companion]3093-his little pet companion . [She]145-mary stood an instant , diverted from the thought of [her]145-mary own grief by the sight of [his]3088-a little italian boy infantine gladness ; and then bending down and kissing [his]3088-a little italian boy smooth forehead , [she]145-mary left [him]3088-a little italian boy , and sought to be alone with [her]145-mary agony once more . [She]145-mary re - entered [the house]803-the house , locked the door , and tore off [her]145-mary bonnet , as if greedy of every moment which took [her]145-mary from the full indulgence of painful , despairing thought . Then [she]145-mary threw [herself]145-mary on the ground , yes , on the hard flags [she]145-mary threw [her]145-mary soft limbs down ; and the comb fell out of [her]145-mary hair , and those bright tresses swept the dusty floor , while [she]145-mary pillowed and hid [her]145-mary face on [her]145-mary arms , and burst forth into hard , suffocating sobs . Oh , earth ! [thou]3095-thou didst seem but a dreary dwelling - place for [[thy]3095-thou poor child]3096-thy poor child that night . None to comfort , none to pity ! And self - reproach gnawing at [her]145-mary heart . Oh , why did [she]145-mary ever listen to [the tempter]6028-the tempter ? Why did [she]145-mary ever give ear to [her]145-mary own suggestions , and cravings after wealth and grandeur ? Why had [she]145-mary thought it a fine thing to have [a rich lover]3098-a rich lover ? [She]145-mary -- [she]145-mary had deserved it all ; but [he]3098-a rich lover was [the victim,--he]3099-the victim,--he , [the beloved]3100-the beloved . [She]145-mary could not conjecture , [she]145-mary could not even pause to think who had revealed , or how [he]3098-a rich lover had discovered [her]145-mary acquaintance with [Harry Carson]209-mr. carson . It was but too clear , some way or another , [he]3098-a rich lover had learnt all ; and what would [he]3098-a rich lover think of [her]145-mary ? No hope of [his]3098-a rich lover love,--oh , that [she]145-mary would give up , and be content ; it was [his]3098-a rich lover life , [his]3098-a rich lover precious life , that was threatened . Then [she]145-mary tried to recall the particulars , which , when [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson had given [them]3101-them , had fallen but upon a deafened ear,--something about a gun , a quarrel , which [she]145-mary could not remember clearly . Oh , how terrible to think of [his]3098-a rich lover crime , [his]3098-a rich lover blood - guiltiness ; [he]3098-a rich lover who had hitherto been so good , so noble , and now [an assassin]3102-an assassin ! And then [she]145-mary shrank from [him]3098-a rich lover in thought ; and then , with bitter remorse , clung more closely to [his]3098-a rich lover image with passionate self - upbraiding . Was it not [she]145-mary who had led [him]3098-a rich lover to [the pit into which [he]3098-a rich lover had fallen]3103-the pit into which he had fallen ? Was [she]145-mary to blame [him]3098-a rich lover ? [She]145-mary to judge [him]3098-a rich lover ? Who could tell how maddened [he]3098-a rich lover might have been by jealousy ; how one moment 's uncontrollable passion might have led [him]3098-a rich lover to become [a murderer]5834-a murderer ? And [she]145-mary had blamed [him]3098-a rich lover in [her]145-mary heart after [his]3098-a rich lover last deprecating , imploring , prophetic speech ! Then [she]145-mary burst out crying afresh ; and when weary of crying , fell to thinking again . The gallows ! The gallows ! Black it stood against the burning light which dazzled [her]145-mary shut eyes , press on them as [she]145-mary would . Oh ! [she]145-mary was going mad ; and for awhile [she]145-mary lay outwardly still , but with the pulses careering through [her]145-mary head with wild vehemence . And then came a strange forgetfulness of the present , in thought of the long - past times;--of those days when [she]145-mary hid [her]145-mary face on [[her]145-mary mother]4774-her mother 's pitying , loving bosom , and heard tender words of comfort , be [her]145-mary grief or [her]145-mary error what it might;--of those days when [she]145-mary had felt as if [[her]145-mary mother]4774-her mother 's love was too mighty not to last for ever;--of those days when hunger had been to [her]145-mary ( as to the little stranger [she]145-mary had that evening relieved ) something to be thought about , and mourned over;--when [Jem]154-jem and [she]145-mary had played together ; [he]154-jem , with the condescension of [an older child]3107-an older child , and [she]145-mary , with unconscious earnestness , believing that [he]154-jem was as much gratified with important trifles as [she]145-mary was;--when [[her]145-mary father]564-her father was [a cheery - hearted man]3109-a cheery - hearted man , rich in the love of [[his]564-her father wife]525-his wife , and the companionship of [[his]564-her father friend;--when]3111-his friend;--when ( for it still worked round to that ) , when [mother]4845-mother was alive , and _ [he]154-jem _ was not [a murderer]5834-a murderer . And then [Heaven]278-heaven blessed [her]145-mary unaware , and [she]145-mary sank from remembering , to wandering , unconnected thought , and thence to sleep . Yes ! it was sleep , though in that strange posture , on that hard cold bed ; and [she]145-mary dreamt of the happy times of long ago , and [[her]145-mary mother]4774-her mother came to [her]145-mary , and kissed [her]145-mary as [she]145-mary lay , and once more [the dead]717-the dead were alive again in that happy world of dreams . All was restored to the gladness of childhood , even to [the little kitten which had been [[her]145-mary playmate and bosom friend]3117-her playmate and bosom friend then , and which had been long forgotten in [her]145-mary waking hours]3116-the little kitten which had been her playmate and bosom friend then , and which had been long forgotten in her waking hours . [All the loved ones]3118-all the loved ones were there ! [She]145-mary suddenly wakened ! Clear and wide awake ! Some noise had startled [her]145-mary from sleep . [She]145-mary sat up , and put [her]145-mary hair ( still wet with tears ) back from [her]145-mary flushed cheeks , and listened . At first [she]145-mary could only hear [her]145-mary beating heart . All was still without , for it was after midnight , such hours of agony had passed away ; but the moon shone clearly in at the unshuttered window , making [the room]616-the room almost as light as day , in its cold ghastly radiance . There was a low knock at the door ! A strange feeling crept over [Mary]145-mary 's heart , as if something spiritual were near ; as if the dead , so lately present in [her]145-mary dreams , were yet gliding and hovering round [her]145-mary , with their dim , dread forms . And yet , why dread ? Had [they]3120-they not loved [her?--and]3121-her?--and who loved [her]145-mary now ? Was [she]145-mary not lonely enough to welcome the spirits of the dead , who had loved [her]145-mary while [here]5235-here ? If [[her]145-mary mother]4774-her mother had conscious being , [her]4774-her mother love for [[her]4774-her mother child]1391-her child endured . So [she]145-mary quieted [her]145-mary fears , and listened -- listened still . " [Mary]145-mary ! [Mary]145-mary ! open the door ! "[145-mary] as a little movement on [her]145-mary part seemed to tell the being outside of [her]145-mary wakeful , watchful state . [They]3125-they were the accents of [[her]145-mary mother]4774-her mother 's voice ; the very south - country pronunciation , that [Mary]145-mary so well remembered ; and which [she]145-mary had sometimes tried to imitate when alone , with the fond mimicry of affection . So , without fear , without hesitation , [she]145-mary rose and unbarred the door . There , against the moonlight , stood a form , so closely resembling [[her]145-mary dead mother]3127-her dead mother , that [Mary]145-mary never doubted the identity , but exclaiming ( as if [she]145-mary were [a terrified child]3128-a terrified child , secure of safety when near the protecting care of its parent)-- " Oh ! [mother]4845-mother ! [mother]4845-mother ! [You]4845-mother are come at last ! "[145-mary] [She]145-mary threw [herself]145-mary , or rather fell , into the trembling arms of [[her]145-mary long - lost , unrecognised aunt]3129-her long - lost , unrecognised aunt [Esther]132-esther . CHAPTER XXI . [ESTHER]132-esther 'S MOTIVE IN SEEKING [MARY]145-mary . " [My]157-margaret rest is gone , [My]157-margaret heart is sore , [Peace]336-peace find [I]157-margaret never , And never more . "[157-margaret] [MARGARET]157-margaret 'S SONG IN " FAUST . "[157-margaret] [I]0-i must go back a little to explain the motives which caused [Esther]132-esther to seek an interview with [[her]132-esther niece]3130-her niece . The murder had been committed early on Thursday night , and between then and the dawn of the following day there was ample time for the news to spread far and wide among [all those whose duty , or whose want , or whose errors]3131-all those whose duty , or whose want , or whose errors , caused [them]3131-all those whose duty , or whose want , or whose errors to be abroad in [the streets of [Manchester]1-manchester]6280-the streets of manchester . Among [those who listened to the tale of violence]3133-those who listened to the tale of violence was [Esther]132-esther . A craving desire to know more took possession of [her]132-esther mind . Far away as [she]132-esther was from [Turner Street]90-turner street , [she]132-esther immediately set off to the scene of the murder , which was faintly lighted by the gray dawn as [she]132-esther reached [the spot]3134-the spot . It was so quiet and still that [she]132-esther could hardly believe [it]3135-it to be [the place]623-the place . The only vestige of any scuffle or violence was a trail on the dust , as if [somebody]4737-somebody had been lying there , and then been raised by extraneous force . The little birds were beginning to hop and twitter in the leafless hedge , making the only sound that was near and distinct . [She]132-esther crossed into the field where [she]132-esther guessed [the murderer]6654-the murderer to have stood ; it was easy of access , for the worn , stunted hawthorn - hedge had many gaps in [it]3139-it . The night - smell of bruised grass came up from under [her]132-esther feet , as [she]132-esther went towards [the saw - pit]3140-the saw - pit and [[carpenter]3141-carpenter 's shed]3142-carpenter 's shed , which , as [I]0-i have said before , were in a corner of [the field]3143-the field near [the road]2800-the road , and where [one of [[her]132-esther informants]3146-her informants had told [her]132-esther it was supposed by [the police]6234-the police that [the murderer]6654-the murderer had lurked while waiting for [[his]6654-the murderer victim]6730-his victim]3145-one of her informants had told her it was supposed by the police that the murderer had lurked while waiting for his victim . There was no sign , however , that [any one]504-any one had been about [the place]623-the place . If the grass had been bruised or bent where [he]6654-the murderer had trod , it had had enough of the elasticity of life to raise itself under the dewy influences of night . [She]132-esther hushed [her]132-esther breath with involuntary awe , but nothing else told of the violent deed by which [a fellow - creature]3152-a fellow - creature had passed away . [She]132-esther stood still for a minute , imagining to [herself]132-esther the position of [the parties]2132-the parties , guided by the only circumstance which afforded any evidence , the trailing mark on the dust in [the road]2800-the road . Suddenly ( it was before the sun had risen above the horizon ) [she]132-esther became aware of something white in the hedge . All other colours wore the same murky hue , though the forms of objects were perfectly distinct . What was it ? It could not be a flower;--that , the time of year made clear . A frozen lump of snow , lingering late in one of the gnarled tufts of the hedge ? [She]132-esther stepped forward to examine . It proved to be a little piece of stiff writing - paper compressed into a round shape . [She]132-esther understood it instantly ; it was the paper that had served as wadding for [the murderer]6654-the murderer 's gun . Then [she]132-esther had been standing just where [the murderer]6654-the murderer must have been but a few hours before ; probably ( as the rumour had spread through [the town]1111-the town , reaching [her]132-esther ears ) one of [the poor maddened turn - outs , who hung about everywhere , with black , fierce looks , as if contemplating some deed of violence]3158-the poor maddened turn - outs , who hung about everywhere , with black , fierce looks , as if contemplating some deed of violence . [Her]132-esther sympathy was all with [them]3158-the poor maddened turn - outs , who hung about everywhere , with black , fierce looks , as if contemplating some deed of violence , for [she]132-esther had known what [they]3158-the poor maddened turn - outs , who hung about everywhere , with black , fierce looks , as if contemplating some deed of violence suffered ; and besides this there was [her]132-esther own individual dislike of [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson , and dread of [him]209-mr. carson for [Mary]145-mary 's sake . Yet , poor [Mary]145-mary ! Death was a terrible , though sure , remedy for the evil [Esther]132-esther had dreaded for [her]145-mary ; and how would [she]145-mary stand the shock , loving as [[her]145-mary aunt]5389-her aunt believed [her]145-mary to do ? [Poor Mary]145-mary ! who would comfort [her]145-mary ? [Esther]132-esther 's thoughts began to picture [her]132-esther sorrow , [her]132-esther despair , when the news of [[her]132-esther lover]2048-her lover 's death should reach [her]132-esther ; and [she]132-esther longed to tell [her]132-esther there might have been a keener grief yet had [he]2048-her lover lived . Bright , beautiful came the slanting rays of the morning sun . It was time for such as [she]132-esther to hide [themselves]3161-themselves , with the other obscene things of night , from the glorious light of day , which was only for the happy . So [she]132-esther turned [her]132-esther steps towards [town]5223-town , still holding the paper . But in getting over the hedge it encumbered [her]132-esther to hold it in [her]132-esther clasped hand , and [she]132-esther threw it down . [She]132-esther passed on a few steps , [her]132-esther thoughts still of [Mary]145-mary , till the idea crossed [her]132-esther mind , could it ( blank as it appeared to be ) give any clue to [the murderer]6654-the murderer ? As [I]0-i said before , [her]132-esther sympathies were all on that side , so [she]132-esther turned back and picked it up ; and then feeling as if in some measure an accessory , [she]132-esther hid it unexamined in [her]132-esther hand , and hastily passed out of [the street]4821-the street at the opposite end to that by which [she]132-esther had entered [it]3165-it . And what do [you]3166-you think [she]132-esther felt , when , having walked some distance from the spot , [she]132-esther dared to open the crushed paper , and saw written on it [Mary Barton]145-mary 's name , and not only that , but [the street in which [she]145-mary lived]3167-the street in which she lived ! True , a letter or two was torn off , but , nevertheless , there was the name clear to be recognised . And oh ! what terrible thought flashed into [her]132-esther mind ; or was it only fancy ? But it looked very like the writing which [she]132-esther had once known well -- the writing of [Jem Wilson]154-jem , who , when [she]132-esther lived at [[her]132-esther brother - in - law]3168-her brother - in - law 's , and [he]154-jem was [a near neighbour]3169-a near neighbour , had often been employed by [her]132-esther to write [her]132-esther letters to [people]4744-people , to whom [she]132-esther was ashamed of sending [her]132-esther own misspelt scrawl . [She]132-esther remembered the wonderful flourishes [she]132-esther had so much admired in those days , while [she]132-esther sat by dictating , and [Jem]154-jem , in all the pride of newly - acquired penmanship , used to dazzle [her]132-esther eyes by extraordinary graces and twirls . If it were [his]154-jem ! Oh ! perhaps it was merely that [her]145-mary head was running so on [Mary]145-mary , that [she]145-mary was associating every trifle with [her]145-mary . As if [only one person]3171-only one person wrote in that flourishing , meandering style ! It was enough to fill [her]132-esther mind to think from what [she]132-esther might have saved [Mary]145-mary by securing the paper . [She]132-esther would look at it just once more , and see if [some very dense and stupid policeman]3172-some very dense and stupid policeman could have mistaken the name , or if [Mary]145-mary would certainly have been dragged into notice in the affair . No ! [no one]1202-no one could have mistaken [the " ry Barton]145-mary , "[145-mary] and it _ was _ [Jem]154-jem 's handwriting ! Oh ! if it was so , [she]132-esther understood it all , and [she]132-esther had been the cause ! With [her]132-esther violent and unregulated nature , rendered morbid by the course of life [she]132-esther led , and [her]132-esther consciousness of [her]132-esther degradation , [she]132-esther cursed [herself]132-esther for the interference which [she]132-esther believed had led to this ; for the information and the warning [she]132-esther had given to [Jem]154-jem , which had roused [him]154-jem to this murderous action . How could [she]132-esther , [the abandoned and polluted outcast]3174-the abandoned and polluted outcast , ever have dared to hope for a blessing , even on [her]132-esther efforts to do good ? The black curse of Heaven rested on all [her]132-esther doings , were they for good or for evil . Poor , diseased mind ! and there were none to minister to [thee]3175-thee ! So [she]132-esther wandered about , too restless to take [her]132-esther usual heavy morning 's sleep , up and down [the streets]772-the streets , greedily listening to every word of [the passers by]3177-the passers by , and loitering near [each group of talkers]3178-each group of talkers , anxious to scrape together every morsel of information , or conjecture , or suspicion , though without possessing any definite purpose in all this . And ever and always [she]132-esther clenched the scrap of paper which might betray so much , until [her]132-esther nails had deeply indented the palm of [her]132-esther hand ; so fearful was [she]132-esther in [her]132-esther nervous dread , lest unawares [she]132-esther should let it drop . Towards the middle of the day [she]132-esther could no longer evade [the body]3179-the body 's craving want of rest and refreshment ; but the rest was taken in a spirit vault , and the refreshment was a glass of gin . Then [she]132-esther started up from the stupor [she]132-esther had taken for repose ; and suddenly driven before the gusty impulses of [her]132-esther mind , [she]132-esther pushed [her]132-esther way to the place where at that very time [the police]6234-the police were bringing the information [they]6234-the police had gathered with regard to the all - engrossing murder . [She]132-esther listened with painful acuteness of comprehension to dropped words and unconnected sentences , the meaning of which became clearer , and yet more clear to [her]132-esther . [Jem]154-jem was suspected . [Jem]154-jem was ascertained to be [the murderer]6654-the murderer . [She]132-esther saw [him]154-jem ( although [he]154-jem , absorbed in deep sad thought , saw [her]132-esther not ) , [she]132-esther saw [him]154-jem brought hand - cuffed and guarded out of [the coach]5667-the coach . [She]132-esther saw [him]154-jem enter [the station,--she]3183-the station,--she gasped for breath till [he]154-jem came out , still hand - cuffed , and still guarded , to be conveyed to [the New Bailey]3184-the new bailey . [He]154-jem was [the only one who had spoken to [her]132-esther with hope , that [she]132-esther might yet win [her]132-esther way back to virtue]3185-the only one who had spoken to her with hope , that she might yet win her way back to virtue . [His]154-jem words had lingered in [her]132-esther heart with a sort of call to Heaven , like distant Sabbath bells , although in [her]132-esther despair [she]132-esther had turned away from [his]154-jem voice . [He]154-jem was the only one who had spoken to [her]132-esther kindly . The murder , shocking though it was , was an absent , abstract thing , on which [her]132-esther thoughts could not , and would not dwell ; all that was present in [her]132-esther mind was [Jem]154-jem 's danger , and [his]154-jem kindness . Then [Mary]145-mary came to remembrance . [Esther]132-esther wondered till [she]132-esther was sick of wondering , in what way [she]132-esther was taking the affair . In some manner it would be a terrible blow for [the poor , motherless girl]3186-the poor , motherless girl ; with [[her]3186-the poor , motherless girl dreadful father]3187-her dreadful father , too , who was to [Esther]132-esther [a sort of accusing angel]3188-a sort of accusing angel . [She]132-esther set off towards [the court where [Mary]145-mary lived]3189-the court where mary lived , to pick up what [she]132-esther could there of information . But [she]132-esther was ashamed to enter in where once [she]132-esther had been innocent , and hung about [the neighbouring streets]3190-the neighbouring streets , not daring to question , so [she]132-esther learnt but little ; nothing in fact but the knowledge of [John Barton]131-john barton 's absence from [home]4755-home . [She]132-esther went up [a dark entry]3192-a dark entry to rest [her]132-esther weary limbs on a door - step and think . [Her]132-esther elbows on [her]132-esther knees , [her]132-esther face hidden in [her]132-esther hands , [she]132-esther tried to gather together and arrange [her]132-esther thoughts . But still every now and then [she]132-esther opened [her]132-esther hand to see if the paper were yet there . [She]132-esther got up at last . [She]132-esther had formed a plan , and had a course of action to look forward to that would satisfy one craving desire at least . The time was long gone by when there was much wisdom or consistency in [her]132-esther projects . It was getting late , and that was so much the better . [She]132-esther went to [a pawn - shop]3193-a pawn - shop , and took off [her]132-esther finery in [a back room]3194-a back room . [She]132-esther was known by [the people]1184-the people , and had a character for honesty , so [she]132-esther had no very great difficulty in inducing [them]1184-the people to let [her]132-esther have a suit of outer clothes , befitting [the wife of [a working - man]1331-a working - man]3196-the wife of a working - man , a black silk bonnet , a printed gown , a plaid shawl , dirty and rather worn to be sure , but which had a sort of sanctity to the eyes of [the street - walker]3198-the street - walker as being the appropriate garb of that happy class to which [she]132-esther could never , never more belong . [She]132-esther looked at [herself]132-esther in the little glass which hung against the wall , and sadly shaking [her]132-esther head , thought how easy were the duties of that Eden of innocence from which [she]132-esther was shut out ; how [she]132-esther would work , and toil , and starve , and die , if necessary , for [a husband]5751-a husband , a home,--for children,--but that thought [she]132-esther could not bear ; a little form rose up , stern in its innocence , from the witches ' cauldron of [her]132-esther imagination , and [she]132-esther rushed into action again . [You]3200-you know now how [she]132-esther came to stand by the threshold of [Mary]145-mary 's door , waiting , trembling , until the latch was lifted , and [[her]132-esther niece]3130-her niece , with words that spoke of such desolation among [the living]3202-the living , fell into [her]132-esther arms . [She]132-esther had felt as if some holy spell would prevent [her]132-esther ( even as the unholy [Lady Geraldine]337-lady geraldine was prevented , in [the abode of [Christabel]338-christabel]3203-the abode of christabel ) from crossing the threshold of [that home of [her]132-esther early innocence]3204-that home of her early innocence ; and [she]132-esther had meant to wait for an invitation . But [Mary]145-mary 's helpless action did away with all reluctant feeling , and [she]145-mary bore or dragged [her]132-esther to a seat , and looked on [her]132-esther bewildered eyes , as , puzzled with the likeness , which was not identity , [she]145-mary gazed on [[her]145-mary aunt]5389-her aunt 's features . In pursuance of [her]132-esther plan , [Esther]132-esther meant to assume the manners and character , as [she]132-esther had done the dress , of [[a mechanic]3206-a mechanic 's wife]3207-a mechanic 's wife ; but then , to account for [her]132-esther long absence , and [her]132-esther long silence towards all that ought to have been dear to [her]132-esther , it was necessary that [she]132-esther should put on an indifference far distant from [her]132-esther heart , which was loving and yearning , in spite of all its faults . And , perhaps , [she]132-esther overacted [her]132-esther part , for certainly [Mary]145-mary felt a kind of repugnance to [the changed and altered aunt]3208-the changed and altered aunt , who so suddenly re - appeared on the scene ; and it would have cut [Esther]132-esther to the very core , could [she]132-esther have known how [[her]132-esther little darling]3209-her little darling of former days was feeling towards [her]145-mary . " [You]145-mary do n't remember [me]132-esther [I]132-esther see , [Mary]145-mary ! "[132-esther] [she]132-esther began . " It 's a long while since [I]132-esther left [you]145-mary all , to be sure ; and [I]132-esther , many a time , thought of coming to see [you]145-mary , and -- and [[your]145-mary father]1640-your father . But [I]132-esther live so far off , and am always so busy , [I]132-esther can not do just what [I]132-esther wish . [You]145-mary recollect [aunt Esther]132-esther , do n't [you]145-mary , [Mary]145-mary ? "[132-esther] " Are [you]132-esther [aunt Hetty]339-aunt hetty ? "[145-mary] asked [Mary]145-mary , faintly , still looking at the face which was so different from the old recollections of [[her]145-mary aunt]5389-her aunt 's fresh dazzling beauty . " Yes ! [I]145-mary am [aunt Hetty]339-aunt hetty . Oh ! it 's so long since [I]145-mary heard that name , "[145-mary] sighing forth the thoughts it suggested ; then recovering [herself]145-mary , and striving after the hard character [she]145-mary wished to assume , [she]145-mary continued : " And to - day [I]145-mary heard [a friend of yours]6911-a friend of yours , and of [mine]145-mary too , long ago , was in trouble , and [I]145-mary guessed [you]145-mary would be in sorrow , so [I]145-mary thought [I]145-mary would just step this far and see [you]145-mary . "[145-mary] [Mary]145-mary 's tears flowed afresh , but [she]145-mary had no desire to open [her]145-mary heart to [[her]145-mary strangely - found aunt , who had , by [her]3211-her strangely - found aunt , who had , by her own confession , kept aloof from and neglected them for so many years own confession , kept aloof from and neglected [them]3212-them for so many years]3211-her strangely - found aunt , who had , by her own confession , kept aloof from and neglected them for so many years . Yet [she]145-mary tried to feel grateful for kindness ( however late ) from [any one]504-any one , and wished to be civil . Moreover , [she]145-mary had a strong disinclination to speak on the terrible subject uppermost in [her]145-mary mind . So , after a pause [she]145-mary said , " Thank [you]145-mary . [I]145-mary dare say [you]145-mary mean very kind . Have [you]145-mary had a long walk ? [I]145-mary 'm so sorry , "[145-mary] said [she]145-mary , rising , with a sudden thought , which was as suddenly checked by recollection , " but [I]145-mary 've nothing to eat in [the house]803-the house , and [I]145-mary 'm sure [you]145-mary must be hungry , after [your]145-mary walk . "[145-mary] For [Mary]145-mary concluded that certainly [[[her]145-mary aunt]5389-her aunt 's residence]3215-her aunt 's residence must be far away on [the other side of [the town]1111-the town]3216-the other side of the town , out of sight or hearing . But , after all , [she]145-mary did not think much about [her]5389-her aunt ; [her]145-mary heart was so aching - full of other things , that all besides seemed like a dream . [She]145-mary received feelings and impressions from [her]145-mary conversation with [[her]145-mary aunt]5389-her aunt , but did not , could not , put them together , or think or argue about them . And [Esther]132-esther ! How scanty had been [her]5389-her aunt food for days and weeks , [her]5389-her aunt thinly - covered bones and pale lips might tell , but [her]5389-her aunt words should never reveal ! So , with a little unreal laugh , [she]5389-her aunt replied , " Oh ! [Mary]145-mary , [[my]5389-her aunt dear]5712-my dear ! do n't talk about eating . [We]6914-we 've the best of every thing , and plenty of it , for [[my]5389-her aunt husband]6915-my husband is in good work . [I]5389-her aunt 'd such a supper before [I]5389-her aunt came out . [I]5389-her aunt could n't touch a morsel if [you]145-mary had it . "[5389-her aunt] [Her]5389-her aunt words shot a strange pang through [Mary]145-mary 's heart . [She]145-mary had always remembered [[her]145-mary aunt]5389-her aunt 's loving and unselfish disposition ; how was it changed , if , living in plenty , [she]145-mary had never thought it worth while to ask after [[her]145-mary relations]3220-her relations , who were all but starving ! [She]145-mary shut up [her]145-mary heart instinctively against [[her]145-mary aunt]5389-her aunt . And all the time poor [Esther]132-esther was swallowing [her]132-esther sobs , and over - acting [her]132-esther part , and controlling [herself]132-esther more than [she]132-esther had done for many a long day , in order that [[her]132-esther niece]3130-her niece might not be shocked and revolted , by the knowledge of what [[her]145-mary aunt]5389-her aunt had [become:--a prostitute]3224-become:--a prostitute ; [an outcast]3225-an outcast . For [she]145-mary longed to open [her]145-mary wretched , wretched heart , so hopeless , so abandoned by all living things , to [one who had loved [her]145-mary once]3226-one who had loved her once ; and yet [she]145-mary refrained , from dread of the averted eye , the altered voice , the internal loathing , which [she]145-mary feared such disclosure might create . [She]145-mary would go straight to the subject of the day . [She]145-mary could not tarry long , for [she]145-mary felt unable to support the character [she]145-mary had assumed for any length of time . [They]3227-they sat by the little round table , facing [each other]436-each other . The candle was placed right between [them]3227-they , and [Esther]132-esther moved it in order to have a clearer view of [Mary]145-mary 's face , so that [she]132-esther might read [her]145-mary emotions , and ascertain [her]145-mary interests . Then [she]132-esther began : " It 's a bad business , [I]132-esther 'm afraid , this of [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson 's murder . "[132-esther] [Mary]145-mary winced a little . " [I]132-esther hear [Jem Wilson]154-jem is taken up for it . "[132-esther] [Mary]145-mary covered [her]145-mary eyes with [her]145-mary hands , as if to shade them from the light , and [Esther]132-esther [herself]132-esther , less accustomed to self - command , was getting too much agitated for calm observation of another . " [I]132-esther was taking a walk near [Turner Street]90-turner street , and [I]132-esther went to see [the spot]3134-the spot , "[132-esther] continued [Esther]132-esther , " and , as luck would have it , [I]132-esther spied this bit of paper in the hedge , "[132-esther] producing the precious piece still folded in [her]132-esther hand . " It has been used as wadding for the gun , [I]132-esther reckon ; indeed , that 's clear enough , from the shape it 's crammed into . [I]132-esther was sorry for [the murderer]6654-the murderer , whoever [he]6654-the murderer might be ( [I]132-esther did n't then know of [Jem]154-jem 's being suspected ) , and [I]132-esther thought [I]132-esther would never leave a thing about as might help , if ever so little , to convict [him]6654-the murderer ; [the police]6234-the police are so ' cute about straws . So [I]132-esther carried it a little way , and then [I]132-esther opened it and saw [your]145-mary name , [Mary]145-mary . "[132-esther] [Mary]145-mary took [her]145-mary hands away from [her]145-mary eyes , and looked with surprise at [[her]145-mary aunt]5389-her aunt 's face , as [she]145-mary uttered these words . [She]145-mary _ was _ kind after all , for was [she]145-mary not saving [her]145-mary from being summoned , and from being questioned and examined ; a thing to be dreaded above all others : as [she]145-mary felt sure that [her]145-mary unwilling answers , frame them how [she]145-mary might , would add to the suspicions against [Jem]154-jem ; [[her]145-mary aunt]5389-her aunt was indeed kind , to think of what would spare [her]145-mary this . [Esther]132-esther went on , without noticing [Mary]145-mary 's look . The very action of speaking was so painful to [her]132-esther , and so much interrupted by the hard , raking little cough , which had been [her]132-esther constant annoyance for months , that [she]132-esther was too much engrossed by the physical difficulty of utterance , to be [a very close observer]3231-a very close observer . " There could be no mistake if [they]6919-they had found it . Look at [your]145-mary name , together with the very name of [this court]609-this court ! And in [Jem]154-jem 's hand - writing too , or [I]132-esther 'm much mistaken . Look , [Mary]145-mary ! "[132-esther] And now [she]132-esther did watch [her]145-mary . [Mary]145-mary took the paper and flattened it ; then suddenly stood stiff up , with irrepressible movement , as if petrified by some horror abruptly disclosed ; [her]145-mary face , strung and rigid ; [her]145-mary lips compressed tight , to keep down some rising exclamation . [She]145-mary dropped on [her]145-mary seat , as suddenly as if the braced muscles had in an instant given way . But [she]145-mary spoke no word . " It is [his]154-jem hand - writing -- isn't it ? "[132-esther] asked [Esther]132-esther , though [Mary]145-mary 's manner was almost confirmation enough . " [You]145-mary will not tell . [You]145-mary never will tell , "[145-mary] demanded [Mary]145-mary , in a tone so sternly earnest , as almost to be threatening . " Nay , [Mary]145-mary , "[132-esther] said [Esther]132-esther , rather reproachfully , " [I]132-esther am not so bad as that . Oh ! [Mary]145-mary , [you]145-mary can not think [I]132-esther would do that , whatever [I]132-esther may be . "[132-esther] The tears sprang to [her]145-mary eyes at the idea that [she]145-mary was suspected of being one who would help to inform against [an old friend]1040-an old friend . [Mary]145-mary caught [her]145-mary sad and upbraiding look . " No ! [I]145-mary know [you]145-mary would not tell , [aunt]2129-aunt . [I]145-mary do n't know what [I]145-mary say , [I]145-mary am so shocked . But say [you]145-mary will not tell . Do . "[145-mary] " No , indeed [I]145-mary will not tell , come what may . "[145-mary] [Mary]145-mary sat still , looking at the writing , and turning the paper round with careful examination , trying to hope , but [her]145-mary very fears belying [her]145-mary hopes . " [I]132-esther thought [you]145-mary cared for [the young man that 's murdered]6922-the young man that 's murdered , "[132-esther] observed [Esther]132-esther , half aloud ; but feeling that [she]132-esther could not mistake this strange interest in [the suspected murderer]3084-the suspected murderer , implied by [Mary]145-mary 's eagerness to screen [him]3084-the suspected murderer from any thing which might strengthen suspicion against [him]3084-the suspected murderer . [She]132-esther had come , desirous to know the extent of [Mary]145-mary 's grief for [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson , and glad of the excuse afforded [her]145-mary by the important scrap of paper . [Her]145-mary remark about its being [Jem]154-jem 's hand - writing , [she]145-mary had , with this view of ascertaining [Mary]145-mary 's state of feeling , felt to be most imprudent the instant after [she]145-mary uttered it ; but [Mary]145-mary 's anxiety that [she]145-mary should not tell was too great , and too decided , to leave a doubt as to [her]145-mary interest for [Jem]154-jem . [She]145-mary grew more and more bewildered , and [her]145-mary dizzy head refused to reason . [Mary]145-mary never spoke . [She]145-mary held the bit of paper firmly , determined to retain possession of it , come what might ; and anxious , and impatient , for [[her]145-mary aunt]5389-her aunt to go . As [she]145-mary sat , [her]145-mary face bore a likeness to [[Esther]132-esther 's dead child]3235-esther 's dead child . " [You]145-mary are so like [[my]132-esther little girl]2457-my little girl , [Mary]145-mary ! "[132-esther] said [Esther]132-esther , weary of the one subject on which [she]132-esther could get no satisfaction , and recurring , with full heart , to the thought of the dead . [Mary]145-mary looked up . [[Her]145-mary aunt]5389-her aunt had [children]4826-children , then . That was all the idea [she]145-mary received . No faint imagination of the love and the woe of [that poor creature]3238-that poor creature crossed [her]145-mary mind , or [she]145-mary would have taken [her]5389-her aunt , all guilty and erring , to [her]145-mary bosom , and tried to bind up the broken heart . No ! it was not to be . [[Her]145-mary aunt]5389-her aunt had [children]4826-children , then ; and [she]145-mary was on the point of putting some question about [them]4826-children , but before it could be spoken another thought turned it aside , and [she]145-mary went back to [her]145-mary task of unravelling the mystery of the paper , and the hand - writing . Oh ! how [she]145-mary wished [[her]145-mary aunt]5389-her aunt would go . As if , according to the believers in mesmerism , the intenseness of [her]145-mary wish gave [her]145-mary power over another , although the wish was unexpressed , [Esther]132-esther felt [herself]132-esther unwelcome , and that [her]132-esther absence was desired . [She]132-esther felt this some time before [she]132-esther could summon up resolution to go . [She]132-esther was so much disappointed in this longed - for , dreaded interview with [Mary]145-mary ; [she]132-esther had wished to impose upon [her]132-esther with [her]132-esther tale of married respectability , and yet [she]132-esther had yearned and craved for sympathy in [her]132-esther real lot . And [she]132-esther had imposed upon [her]132-esther well . [She]132-esther should perhaps be glad of it afterwards ; but [her]132-esther desolation of hope seemed for the time redoubled . And [she]132-esther must leave [the old dwelling - place]3242-the old dwelling - place , whose very walls , and flags , dingy and sordid as they were , had a charm for [her]132-esther . Must leave the abode of poverty , for the more terrible abodes of vice . [She]132-esther must -- [she]132-esther would go . " Well , good - night , [Mary]145-mary . That bit of paper is safe enough with [you]145-mary , [I]132-esther see . But [you]145-mary made [me]132-esther promise [I]132-esther would not tell about it , and [you]145-mary must promise [me]132-esther to destroy it before [you]145-mary sleep . "[132-esther] " [I]145-mary promise , "[145-mary] said [Mary]145-mary , hoarsely , but firmly . " Then [you]145-mary are going ? "[145-mary] " Yes . Not if [you]145-mary wish [me]132-esther to stay . Not if [I]132-esther could be of any comfort to [you]145-mary , [Mary]145-mary ; "[132-esther] catching at some glimmering hope . " Oh , no , "[145-mary] said [Mary]145-mary , anxious to be alone . " [[Your]145-mary husband]6924-your husband will be wondering where [you]145-mary are . Some day [you]145-mary must tell [me]132-esther all about [yourself]145-mary . [I]132-esther forget what [your]145-mary name is ? "[132-esther] " [Fergusson]340-fergusson , "[132-esther] said [Esther]132-esther , sadly . " [Mrs. Fergusson]340-fergusson , "[145-mary] repeated [Mary]145-mary , half unconsciously . " And where did [you]145-mary say [you]145-mary lived ? "[145-mary] " [I]132-esther never did say , "[132-esther] muttered [Esther]132-esther ; then aloud , " In [[Angel]341-angel 's Meadow]6925-angel 's meadow , 145 , [Nicholas Street]92-nicholas street . "[132-esther] " 145 , [Nicholas Street]92-nicholas street , [Angel Meadow]93-angel meadow . [I]145-mary shall remember . "[145-mary] As [Esther]132-esther drew [her]132-esther shawl around [her]132-esther , and prepared to depart , a thought crossed [Mary]145-mary 's mind that [she]145-mary had been cold and hard in [her]145-mary manner towards one , who had certainly meant to act kindly in bringing [her]145-mary the paper ( that dread , terrible piece of paper ) and thus saving [her]145-mary from -- [she]145-mary could not rightly think how much , or how little [she]145-mary was spared . So , desirous of making up for [her]145-mary previous indifferent manner , [she]145-mary advanced to kiss [[her]145-mary aunt]5389-her aunt before [her]145-mary departure . But , to [her]145-mary surprise , [[her]145-mary aunt]5389-her aunt pushed [her]145-mary off with a frantic kind of gesture , and saying the words , " Not [me]145-mary . [You]145-mary must never kiss [me]145-mary . [You]145-mary ! "[145-mary] [She]145-mary rushed into the outer darkness of [the street]4821-the street , and there wept long and bitterly . CHAPTER XXII . [MARY]145-mary 'S EFFORTS TO PROVE AN ALIBI . " There was a listening fear in [her]145-mary regard , As if calamity had but begun ; As if the vanward clouds of evil days Had spent [their]6926-their malice , and the sullen rear Was , with its stored thunder , labouring up . "[342-keats] [KEATS]342-keats ' " HYPERION . "[342-keats] No sooner was [Mary]145-mary alone than [she]145-mary fastened the door , and put the shutters up against the window , which had all this time remained shaded only by the curtains hastily drawn together on [Esther]132-esther 's entrance , and the lighting of the candle . [She]145-mary did all this with the same compressed lips , and the same stony look that [her]145-mary face had assumed on the first examination of the paper . Then [she]145-mary sat down for an instant to think ; and rising directly , went , with a step rendered firm by inward resolution of purpose , up the stairs;--passed [her]145-mary own door , two steps , into [[[her]145-mary father]564-her father 's room]3247-her father 's room . What did [she]145-mary want [there]873-there ? [I]0-i must tell [you]3249-you ; [I]0-i must put into words the dreadful secret which [she]145-mary believed that bit of paper had revealed to [her]145-mary . [[Her]145-mary father]564-her father was [the murderer]6654-the murderer ! That corner of stiff , shining , thick writing - paper , [she]145-mary recognised as part of the sheet on which [she]145-mary had copied [Samuel Bamford]264-samuel bamford 's beautiful lines so many months ago -- copied ( as [you]3249-you perhaps remember ) on the blank part of a valentine sent to [her]145-mary by [Jem Wilson]154-jem , in those days when [she]145-mary did not treasure and hoard up every thing [he]564-her father had touched , as [she]145-mary would do now . That copy had been given to [[her]145-mary father]564-her father , for whom it was made , and [she]145-mary had occasionally seen [him]564-her father reading it over , not a fortnight ago [she]145-mary was sure . But [she]145-mary resolved to ascertain if the other part still remained in [his]564-her father possession . [He]564-her father might , it was just possible [he]564-her father _ might _ , have given it away to [some friend]3253-some friend ; and if so , [that person]2115-that person was [the guilty one]3255-the guilty one , for [she]145-mary could swear to the paper anywhere . First of all [she]145-mary pulled out every article from the little old chest of drawers . Amongst them were some things which had belonged to [[her]145-mary mother]4774-her mother , but [she]145-mary had no time now to examine and try and remember them . All the reverence [she]145-mary could pay [them]3257-them was to carry them and lay them on the bed carefully , while the other things were tossed impatiently out upon the floor . The copy of [Bamford]264-samuel bamford 's lines was not there . Oh ! perhaps [he]564-her father might have given it away ; but then must it not have been to [Jem]154-jem ? It was [his]564-her father gun . And [she]145-mary set to with redoubled vigour to examine the deal - box which served as chair , and which had once contained [[her]145-mary father]564-her father 's Sunday clothes , in the days when [he]564-her father could afford to have Sunday clothes . [He]564-her father had redeemed [his]564-her father better coat from [the pawn - shop]1303-the pawn - shop before [he]564-her father left , that [she]145-mary had noticed . Here was [his]564-her father old one . What rustled under [her]145-mary hand in the pocket ? The paper ! " Oh ! [Father]245-father ! "[145-mary] Yes , it fitted ; jagged end to jagged end , letter to letter ; and even the part which [Esther]132-esther had considered blank had its tallying mark with the larger piece , its tails of _ y_s and _ g_s . And then , as if that were not damning evidence enough , [she]145-mary felt again , and found some bullets or shot ( [I]0-i do n't know which [you]3260-you would call them ) in that same pocket , along with a small paper parcel of gunpowder . As [she]145-mary was going to replace the jacket , having abstracted the paper , and bullets , & amp;c . , [she]145-mary saw a woollen gun - case made of that sort of striped horse - cloth [you]3260-you must have seen a thousand times appropriated to such a purpose . The sight of it made [her]145-mary examine still further , but there was nothing else that could afford any evidence , so [she]145-mary locked the box , and sat down on the floor to contemplate the articles ; now with a sickening despair , now with a kind of wondering curiosity , how [[her]145-mary father]564-her father had managed to evade observation . After all it was easy enough . [He]564-her father had evidently got possession of some gun ( was it really [Jem]154-jem 's ; was [he]564-her father [an accomplice]3262-an accomplice ? No ! [she]145-mary did not believe it ; [he]564-her father never , never would deliberately plan a murder with another , however [he]564-her father might be wrought up to it by passionate feeling at the time . Least of all would [he]564-her father accuse [her]145-mary to [[her]145-mary father]564-her father , without previously warning [her]145-mary ; it was out of [his]564-her father nature ) . Then having obtained possession of the gun , [[her]145-mary father]564-her father had loaded it at [home]4755-home , and might have carried it away with [him]564-her father some time when [the neighbours]4804-the neighbours were not noticing , and [she]145-mary was out , or asleep ; and then [he]564-her father might have hidden it somewhere to be in readiness when [he]564-her father should want it . [She]145-mary was sure [he]564-her father had no such thing with [him]564-her father when [he]564-her father went away the last time . [She]145-mary felt it was of no use to conjecture [his]564-her father motives . [His]564-her father actions had become so wild and irregular of late , that [she]145-mary could not reason upon them . Besides , was it not enough to know that [he]564-her father was guilty of this terrible offence ? [Her]145-mary love for [[her]145-mary father]564-her father seemed to return with painful force , mixed up as it was with horror at [his]564-her father crime . [That dear father]3268-that dear father , who was once so kind , so warm - hearted , so ready to help either [man or beast in distress]3269-man or beast in distress , to murder ! But , in the desert of misery with which these thoughts surrounded [her]145-mary , the arid depths of whose gloom [she]145-mary dared not venture to contemplate , a little spring of comfort was gushing up at [her]145-mary feet , unnoticed at first , but soon to give [her]145-mary strength and hope . And _ that _ was the necessity for exertion on [her]145-mary part which this discovery enforced . Oh ! [I]0-i do think that the necessity for exertion , for some kind of action ( bodily or mental ) in time of distress , is a most infinite blessing , although the first efforts at such seasons are painful . Something to be done implies that there is yet hope of some good thing to be accomplished , or some additional evil that may be avoided ; and by degrees the hope absorbs much of the sorrow . It is the woes that can not in any earthly way be escaped that admit least earthly comforting . Of all trite , worn - out , hollow mockeries of comfort that were ever uttered by [people who will not take the trouble of sympathising with [others]737-others]3270-people who will not take the trouble of sympathising with others , the one [I]0-i dislike the most is the exhortation not to grieve over an event , " for it can not be helped . "[3272-you] Do [you]3272-you think if [I]0-i could help it , [I]0-i would sit still with folded hands , content to mourn ? Do [you]3272-you not believe that as long as hope remained [I]0-i would be up and doing ? [I]0-i mourn because what has occurred can not be helped . The reason [you]3272-you give [me]0-i for not grieving , is the very and sole reason of [my]0-i grief . Give [me]0-i nobler and higher reasons for enduring meekly what [[my]0-i Father]5863-my father sees fit to send , and [I]0-i will try earnestly and faithfully to be patient ; but mock [me]0-i not , or [any other mourner]3274-any other mourner , with the speech , " Do not grieve , for it can not be helped . It is past remedy . "[3274-any other mourner] But some remedy to [Mary]145-mary 's sorrow came with thinking . If [[her]145-mary father]564-her father was guilty , [Jem]154-jem was innocent . If innocent , there was a possibility of saving [him]154-jem . [He]154-jem must be saved . And [she]145-mary must do it ; for was not [she]145-mary [the sole depository of the terrible secret]3276-the sole depository of the terrible secret ? [[Her]145-mary father]564-her father was not suspected ; and never should be , if by any foresight or any exertions of [her]145-mary own [she]145-mary could prevent it . [She]145-mary did not yet know how [Jem]154-jem was to be saved , while [[her]145-mary father]564-her father was also to be considered innocent . It would require much thought and much prudence . But with the call upon [her]145-mary exertions , and [her]145-mary various qualities of judgment and discretion , came the answering consciousness of innate power to meet the emergency . Every step now , nay , the employment of every minute , was of consequence ; for [you]3279-you must remember [she]145-mary had learnt at [Miss Simmonds]152-miss simmonds ' the probability that [the murderer]6654-the murderer would be brought to trial the next week . And [you]3279-you must remember , too , that never was so young [a girl]577-a girl so friendless , or so penniless , as [Mary]145-mary was at this time . But the lion accompanied [Una]343-una through [the wilderness]3282-the wilderness and the danger ; and so will a high , resolved purpose of right - doing ever guard and accompany the helpless . It struck two ; deep , mirk , night . It was of no use bewildering [herself]145-mary with plans this weary , endless night . Nothing could be done before morning : and , at first in [her]145-mary impatience , [she]145-mary began to long for day ; but then [she]145-mary felt in how unfit a state [her]145-mary body was for any plan of exertion , and [she]145-mary resolutely made up [her]145-mary mind to husband [her]145-mary physical strength . First of all [she]145-mary must burn the tell - tale paper . The powder , bullets , and gun - case , [she]145-mary tied into a bundle , and hid in the sacking of the bed for the present , although there was no likelihood of [their]3283-their affording evidence against [any one]504-any one . Then [she]145-mary carried the paper down [stairs]4740-stairs , and burnt it on the hearth , powdering the very ashes with [her]145-mary fingers , and dispersing the fragments of fluttering black films among the cinders of the grate . Then [she]145-mary breathed again . [Her]145-mary head ached with dizzying violence ; [she]145-mary must get quit of the pain or it would incapacitate [her]145-mary for thinking and planning . [She]145-mary looked for food , but there was nothing but a little raw oatmeal in [the house]803-the house : still , although it almost choked [her]145-mary , [she]145-mary ate some of this , knowing from experience , how often headaches were caused by long fasting . Then [she]145-mary sought for some water to bathe [her]145-mary throbbing temples , and quench [her]145-mary feverish thirst . There was none in [the house]803-the house , so [she]145-mary took the jug and went out to the pump at [the other end of [the court]604-the court]3288-the other end of the court , whose echoes resounded [her]145-mary light footsteps in the quiet stillness of the night . The hard , square outlines of [the houses]5540-the houses cut sharply against the cold bright sky , from which myriads of stars were shining down in eternal repose . There was little sympathy in the outward scene , with the internal trouble . All was so still , so motionless , so hard ! Very different to this lovely night in [the country in which [I]0-i am now writing]3291-the country in which i am now writing , where the distant horizon is soft and undulating in the moonlight , and the nearer trees sway gently to and fro in the night - wind with something of almost human motion ; and the rustling air makes music among their branches , as if speaking soothingly to [the weary ones who lie awake in heaviness of heart]3292-the weary ones who lie awake in heaviness of heart . The sights and sounds of such a night lull pain and grief to rest . But [Mary]145-mary re - entered [[her]145-mary home]3293-her home after [she]145-mary had filled [her]145-mary pitcher , with a still stronger sense of anxiety , and a still clearer conviction of how much rested upon [her]145-mary unassisted and friendless self , alone with [her]145-mary terrible knowledge , in [the hard , cold , populous world]3294-the hard , cold , populous world . [She]145-mary bathed [her]145-mary forehead , and quenched [her]145-mary thirst , and then , with wise deliberation of purpose , went [upstairs]5348-upstairs , and undressed [herself]145-mary , as if for a long night 's slumber , although so few hours intervened before day - dawn . [She]145-mary believed [she]145-mary never could sleep , but [she]145-mary lay down , and shut [her]145-mary eyes ; and before many minutes [she]145-mary was in as deep and sound a slumber as if there was no sin nor sorrow in [the world]1479-the world . [She]145-mary awakened , as it was natural , much refreshed in body ; but with a consciousness of some great impending calamity . [She]145-mary sat up in bed to recollect , and when [she]145-mary did remember , [she]145-mary sank down again with all the helplessness of despair . But it was only the weakness of an instant ; for were not the very minutes precious , for deliberation if not for action ? Before [she]145-mary had finished the necessary morning business of dressing , and setting [[her]145-mary house]1770-her house in some kind of order , [she]145-mary had disentangled [her]145-mary ravelled ideas , and arranged some kind of a plan for action . If [Jem]154-jem was innocent ( and now , of [his]154-jem guilt , even [his]154-jem slightest participation in , or knowledge of , the murder , [she]145-mary acquitted [him]154-jem with all [her]145-mary heart and soul ) , [he]154-jem must have been somewhere else when the crime was committed ; probably with [some others , who might bear witness to the fact]3298-some others , who might bear witness to the fact , if [she]145-mary only knew where to find [them]3298-some others , who might bear witness to the fact . Every thing rested on [her]145-mary . [She]145-mary had heard of an alibi , and believed it might mean the deliverance [she]145-mary wished to accomplish ; but [she]145-mary was not quite sure , and determined to apply to [Job]156-job , as [one of [the few among [her]145-mary acquaintance]3300-the few among her acquaintance gifted with the knowledge of hard words , for to [her]145-mary , all terms of law , or natural history]3299-one of the few among her acquaintance gifted with the knowledge of hard words , for to her , all terms of law , or natural history , were alike many - syllabled mysteries . No time was to be lost . [She]145-mary went straight to [[Job Legh]156-job 's house]3301-job legh 's house , and found [the old man]6643-the old man and [[his]6643-the old man grand - daughter]1025-his grand - daughter sitting at breakfast ; as [she]145-mary opened the door [she]145-mary heard [their]3304-they voices speaking in a grave , hushed , subdued tone , as if something grieved [their]3304-they hearts . [They]3304-they stopped talking on [her]145-mary entrance , and then [she]145-mary knew [they]3304-they had been conversing about the murder ; about [Jem]154-jem 's probable guilt ; and ( it flashed upon [her]145-mary for the first time ) on the new light [they]3304-they would have obtained regarding [herself]145-mary : for until now [they]3304-they had never heard of [her]145-mary giddy flirting with [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson ; not in all [her]145-mary confidential talk with [Margaret]157-margaret had [she]145-mary ever spoken of [him]209-mr. carson . And now [Margaret]157-margaret would hear [her]145-mary conduct talked of by all , as that of [a bold , bad girl]3305-a bold , bad girl ; and even if [she]157-margaret did not believe every thing that was said , [she]157-margaret could hardly help feeling wounded , and disappointed in [Mary]145-mary . So it was in a timid voice that [Mary]145-mary wished [her]145-mary usual good - morrow , and [her]145-mary heart sank within [her]145-mary a little , when [Job]156-job , with a form of civility , bade [her]145-mary welcome in [that dwelling]3306-that dwelling , where , until now , [she]145-mary had been too well assured to require to be asked to sit down . [She]145-mary took a chair . [Margaret]157-margaret continued silent . " [I]157-margaret 'm come to speak to [you]156-job about this -- about [Jem Wilson]154-jem . "[157-margaret] " It 's a bad business , [I]156-job 'm afeared , "[156-job] replied [Job]156-job , sadly . " Ay , it 's bad enough anyhow . But [Jem]154-jem 's innocent . Indeed [he]154-jem is ; [I]156-job 'm as sure as sure can be . "[156-job] " How can [you]156-job know , [wench]5103-wench ? [Facts]344-facts bear strong again [him]154-jem , [poor fellow]4959-poor fellow , though [he]154-jem 'd a deal to put [him]154-jem up , and aggravate [him]154-jem , [they]344-facts say . Ay , [poor lad]1482-poor lad , [he]154-jem 's done for [himself]154-jem , [I]157-margaret 'm afeared . "[157-margaret] " [Job]156-job ! "[145-mary] said [Mary]145-mary , rising from [her]145-mary chair in [her]145-mary eagerness , " [you]156-job must not say [he]154-jem did it . [He]154-jem did n't ; [I]145-mary 'm sure and certain [he]154-jem did n't . Oh ! why do [you]156-job shake [your]156-job head ? Who is to believe [me,--who]6930-me,--who is to think [him]154-jem innocent , if [you]156-job , who know'd [him]154-jem so well , stick to it [he]154-jem 's guilty ? "[145-mary] " [I]156-job 'm loth enough to do it , [lass]4844-lass , "[156-job] replied [Job]156-job ; " but [I]156-job think [he]154-jem 's been ill used , and -- jilted ( that 's plain truth , [Mary]145-mary , hard as it may seem ) , and [his]154-jem blood has been up -- many [a man]4855-a man has done the like afore , from like causes . "[156-job] " Oh , [God]224-god ! Then [you]156-job wo n't help [me]145-mary , [Job]156-job , to prove [him]154-jem innocent ? Oh ! Job , [Job]156-job ; believe [me]145-mary , [Jem]154-jem never did harm to [no one]1202-no one . "[145-mary] " Not afore;--and mind , [wench]5103-wench ! [I]156-job do n't over - blame [him]154-jem for this . "[156-job] [Job]156-job relapsed into silence . [Mary]145-mary thought a moment . " Well , [Job]156-job , [you]156-job 'll not refuse [me]145-mary this , [I]145-mary know . [I]145-mary wo n't mind what [you]156-job think , if [you]156-job 'll help [me]145-mary as if [he]154-jem was innocent . Now suppose [I]145-mary know -- [I]145-mary knew [he]154-jem was innocent,--it 's only supposing , Job,--what must [I]145-mary do to prove it ? Tell [me]145-mary , [Job]156-job ! Is n't it called an _ alibi _ , the getting [folk]5093-folk to swear to where [he]154-jem really was at the time ? "[145-mary] " Best way , if [you]156-job know'd [him]154-jem innocent , would be to find out [the real murderer]6936-the real murderer . [Some one]5544-some one did it , that 's clear enough . If it was n't [Jem]154-jem , who was it ? "[156-job] " How can [I]145-mary tell ? "[145-mary] answered [Mary]145-mary , in an agony of terror , lest [Job]156-job 's question was prompted by any suspicion of the truth . But [he]156-job was far enough from any such thought . Indeed , [he]156-job had no doubt in [his]156-job own mind that [Jem]154-jem had , in some passionate moment , urged on by slighted love and jealousy , been [the murderer]6654-the murderer . And [he]156-job was strongly inclined to believe , that [Mary]145-mary was aware of this , only that , too late repentant of [her]145-mary light conduct which had led to such fatal consequences , [she]145-mary was now most anxious to save [[her]145-mary old play - fellow]3308-her old play - fellow , [[her]145-mary early friend]3309-her early friend , from the doom awaiting the shedder of blood . " If [Jem]154-jem 's not done it , [I]145-mary do n't see as any on [us]6938-we can tell who did . [We]6938-we might find out something if [we]6938-we 'd time ; but [they]6939-they say [he]154-jem 's to be tried on Tuesday . It 's no use hiding it , [Mary]145-mary ; things looks strong against [him]154-jem . "[145-mary] " [I]3308-her old play - fellow know [they]6939-they do ! [I]3308-her old play - fellow know [they]6939-they do ! But , oh ! Job ! is n't an _ alibi _ a proving where [he]154-jem really was at th ' time of the murder ; and how must [I]3308-her old play - fellow set about an _ alibi _ ? "[3308-her old play - fellow] " An _ alibi _ is that , sure enough . "[3308-her old play - fellow] [He]3308-her old play - fellow thought a little . " [You]145-mary mun ask [[his]154-jem mother]787-his mother [his]154-jem doings , and [his]154-jem whereabouts that night ; the knowledge of that will guide [you]145-mary a bit . "[3308-her old play - fellow] For [he]3308-her old play - fellow was anxious that on another should fall the task of enlightening [Mary]145-mary on the hopelessness of the case , and [he]3308-her old play - fellow felt that [her]145-mary own sense would be more convinced by inquiry and examination than any mere assertion of [his]3308-her old play - fellow . [Margaret]157-margaret had sat silent and grave all this time . To tell the truth , [she]157-margaret was surprised and disappointed by the disclosure of [Mary]145-mary 's conduct , with regard to [Mr. Henry Carson]209-mr. carson . Gentle , reserved , and prudent [herself]157-margaret , never exposed to the trial of being admired for [her]157-margaret personal appearance , and unsusceptible enough to be in doubt even yet , whether the fluttering , tender , infinitely - joyous feeling [she]157-margaret was for the first time experiencing , at sight , or sound , or thought of [Will Wilson]3310-will wilson , was love or not,--Margaret had no sympathy with the temptations to which loveliness , vanity , ambition , or the desire of being admired , exposes so many ; no sympathy with [flirting girls]3311-flirting girls , in short . Then , [she]157-margaret had no idea of the strength of the conflict between will and principle in [some who were differently constituted from [herself]157-margaret]3312-some who were differently constituted from herself . With [her]157-margaret , to be convinced that an action was wrong , was tantamount to a determination not to do so again ; and [she]157-margaret had little or no difficulty in carrying out [her]157-margaret determination . So [she]157-margaret could not understand how it was that [Mary]145-mary had acted wrongly , and had felt too much ashamed , in spite of all internal sophistry , to speak of [her]145-mary actions . [Margaret]157-margaret considered [herself]157-margaret deceived ; felt aggrieved ; and , at the time of which [I]0-i am now telling [you]3313-you , was strongly inclined to give [Mary]145-mary up altogether , as [a girl devoid of the modest proprieties of]3314-a girl devoid of the modest proprieties of [her]157-margaret sex , and capable of gross duplicity , in speaking of [one lover]3315-one lover as [she]157-margaret had done of [Jem]154-jem , while [she]157-margaret was encouraging [another]1526-another in attentions , at best of a very doubtful character . But now [Margaret]157-margaret was drawn into the conversation . Suddenly it flashed across [Mary]145-mary 's mind , that the night of the murder was the very night , or rather the same early morning , that [Margaret]157-margaret had been with [Alice]146-alice . [She]157-margaret turned sharp round , with-- " Oh ! [Margaret]157-margaret , [you]157-margaret can tell [me]157-margaret ; [you]157-margaret were there when [he]154-jem came back that night ; were [you]157-margaret not ? No ! [you]157-margaret were not ; but [you]157-margaret were there not many hours after . Did not [you]157-margaret hear where [he]154-jem 'd been ? [He]154-jem was away the night before , too , when [Alice]146-alice was first taken ; when [you]157-margaret were there for [your]157-margaret tea . Oh ! where was [he]154-jem , [Margaret]157-margaret ? "[157-margaret] " [I]157-margaret do n't know , "[157-margaret] [she]157-margaret answered . " Stay ! [I]157-margaret do remember something about [his]154-jem keeping [Will]146-alice company , in [his]154-jem walk to [Liverpool]17-liverpool . [I]157-margaret ca n't justly say what it was , so much happened that night . "[157-margaret] " [I]145-mary 'll go to [[his]154-jem mother]787-his mother 's , "[145-mary] said [Mary]145-mary , resolutely . [They]3317-they neither of [them]3317-they spoke , either to advise or dissuade . [Mary]145-mary felt [she]145-mary had no sympathy from [them]3317-they , and braced up [her]145-mary soul to act without such loving aid of friendship . [She]145-mary knew that [their]3317-they advice would be willingly given at [her]145-mary demand , and that was all [she]145-mary really required for [Jem]154-jem 's sake . Still [her]145-mary courage failed a little as [she]145-mary walked to [[Jane Wilson]130-jane wilson 's]3318-jane wilson 's , alone in [the world]1479-the world with [her]145-mary secret . [Jane Wilson]130-jane wilson 's eyes were swelled with crying ; and it was sad to see the ravages which intense anxiety and sorrow had made on [her]145-mary appearance in four - and - twenty hours . All night long [she]145-mary and [Mrs. Davenport]219-mrs. davenport had crooned over [their]3317-they sorrows , always recurring , like the burden of an old song , to the dreadest sorrow of all , which was now impending over [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson . [She]145-mary had grown -- [I]0-i hardly know what word to use -- but , something like proud of [her]145-mary martyrdom ; [she]145-mary had grown to hug [her]145-mary grief ; to feel an excitement in [her]145-mary agony of anxiety about [[her]145-mary boy]3320-her boy . " So , [Mary]145-mary , [you]145-mary 're here ! Oh ! [Mary]145-mary , [lass]4844-lass ! [He]3320-her boy 's to be tried on Tuesday . "[145-mary] [She]145-mary fell to sobbing , in the convulsive breath - catching manner which tells so of much previous weeping . " Oh ! [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson , do n't take on so ! [We]3317-they 'll get [him]3320-her boy off , [you]134-mrs. wilson 'll see . Do n't fret ; [they]3317-they ca n't prove [him]3320-her boy guilty ! "[134-mrs. wilson] " But [I]134-mrs. wilson tell [thee]134-mrs. wilson [they]3317-they will , "[134-mrs. wilson] interrupted [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson , half - irritated at the light way , as [she]134-mrs. wilson considered it , in which [Mary]145-mary spoke ; and a little displeased that [another]1526-another could hope when [she]145-mary had almost brought [herself]145-mary to find pleasure in despair . " It may suit [thee]134-mrs. wilson well , "[145-mary] continued [she]145-mary , " to make light o ' the misery [thou]134-mrs. wilson hast caused ; but [I]145-mary shall lay [his]3320-her boy death at [thy]134-mrs. wilson door , as long as [I]145-mary live , and die [I]145-mary know [he]3320-her boy will ; and all for what [he]3320-her boy never did -- no , [he]3320-her boy never did ; [[my]145-mary own blessed boy]6943-my own blessed boy ! "[145-mary] [She]145-mary was too weak to be angry long ; [her]145-mary wrath sank away to feeble sobbing and worn - out moans . [Mary]145-mary was most anxious to soothe [her]145-mary from any violence of either grief or anger ; [she]145-mary did so want [her]145-mary to be clear in [her]145-mary recollection ; and , besides , [her]145-mary tenderness was great towards [[Jem]154-jem 's mother]3322-jem 's mother . So [she]145-mary spoke in a low gentle tone the loving sentences , which sound so broken and powerless in repetition , and which yet have so much power when accompanied with caressing looks and actions , fresh from the heart ; and [the old woman]937-the old woman insensibly gave [herself]937-the old woman up to the influence of those sweet , loving blue eyes , those tears of sympathy , those words of love and hope , and was lulled into a less morbid state of mind . " And now , [dear Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson , can [you]134-mrs. wilson remember where [he]3320-her boy said [he]3320-her boy was going on Thursday night ? [He]3320-her boy was out when [Alice]146-alice was taken ill ; and [he]3320-her boy did not come [home]4755-home till early in the morning , or , to speak true , in the night : did [he]3320-her boy ? "[130-jane wilson] " Ay ! [he]3320-her boy went out near upon five ; [he]3320-her boy went out with [Will]146-alice ; [he]3320-her boy said [he]3320-her boy were going to set [ 45 ] [him]3320-her boy a part of the way , for [Will]146-alice were hot upon walking to [Liverpool]17-liverpool , and would n't hearken to [Jem]154-jem 's offer of lending [him]3320-her boy five shilling for [his]3320-her boy fare . So [the two lads]6945-the two lads set off together . [I]130-jane wilson mind it all now ; but , [thou]6946-thou seest , [Alice]146-alice 's illness , and this business of poor [Jem]154-jem 's , drove it out of [my]130-jane wilson head ; [they]6945-the two lads went off together , to walk to [Liverpool]17-liverpool ; that 's to say , [Jem]154-jem were to go a part o ' th ' way . But , who knows "[130-jane wilson] ( falling back into the old desponding tone ) " if [he]3320-her boy really went ? [He]3320-her boy might be led off on [the road]2800-the road . Oh ! [Mary]145-mary , [wench]5103-wench ! [they]6945-the two lads 'll hang [him]3320-her boy for what [he]3320-her boy 's never done . "[130-jane wilson] [ Footnote 45 : " To set , "[130-jane wilson] to accompany . ] " No , [they]6945-the two lads won't -- [they]6945-the two lads sha n't ! [I]130-jane wilson see [my]130-jane wilson way a bit now . [We]6945-the two lads mun get [Will]154-jem to help ; there 'll be time . [He]154-jem can swear that [Jem]154-jem were with [him]154-jem . Where is [Jem]154-jem ? "[130-jane wilson] " [Folk]5093-folk said [he]3320-her boy were taken to [Kirkdale]94-kirkdale , [i]130-jane wilson ' [th ' prison - van]6950-th ' prison - van , this morning ; without [my]130-jane wilson seeing [him]3320-her boy , [poor chap]6951-poor chap ! Oh ! wench ! but [they]6945-the two lads 've hurried on the business at a cruel rate . "[130-jane wilson] " Ay ! [they]6945-the two lads 've not let grass grow under [their]6945-the two lads feet , in hunting out [the man that did it]6952-the man that did it , "[145-mary] said [Mary]145-mary , sorrowfully and bitterly . " But keep up [your]6953-your heart . [They]6945-the two lads got on the wrong scent when [they]6945-the two lads took to suspecting [Jem]154-jem . Do n't be afeard . [You]6953-your 'll see it will end right for [Jem]154-jem . "[145-mary] " [I]130-jane wilson should mind it less if [I]130-jane wilson could do aught , "[130-jane wilson] said [Jane Wilson]130-jane wilson ; " but [I]130-jane wilson 'm such [a poor weak old body]6954-a poor weak old body , and [my]130-jane wilson head 's so gone , and [I]130-jane wilson 'm so dazed - like , what with [Alice]146-alice and all , that [I]130-jane wilson think and think , and can do nought to help [[my]130-jane wilson child]4784-my child . [I]130-jane wilson might ha ' gone and seen [him]4784-my child last night , [they]6956-they tell [me]130-jane wilson now , and then [I]130-jane wilson missed it . Oh ! [Mary]145-mary , [I]130-jane wilson missed it ; and [I]130-jane wilson may never see [the lad]4980-the lad again . "[130-jane wilson] [She]130-jane wilson looked so piteously in [Mary]145-mary 's face with [her]130-jane wilson miserable eyes , that [Mary]145-mary felt [her]145-mary heart giving way , and , dreading the weakening of [her]145-mary powers , which the burst of crying [she]145-mary longed for would occasion , hastily changed the subject to [Alice]146-alice ; and [Jane]130-jane wilson , in [her]130-jane wilson heart , feeling that there was no sorrow like [a mother]883-a mother 's sorrow , replied , " [She]146-alice keeps on much the same , thank [you]145-mary . [She]146-alice 's happy , for [she]146-alice knows nought of what 's going on ; but [th ' doctor]4853-th ' doctor says [she]146-alice grows weaker and weaker . [Thou'lt]6959-thou'lt may be like to see [her]146-alice ? "[130-jane wilson] [Mary]145-mary went up - stairs : partly because it is the etiquette in humble life to offer to [friends]4851-friends a last opportunity of seeing [the dying or the dead]3326-the dying or the dead , while the same etiquette forbids a refusal of the invitation ; and partly because [she]145-mary longed to breathe , for an instant , the atmosphere of holy calm , which seemed ever to surround [the pious good old woman]3327-the pious good old woman . [Alice]146-alice lay , as before , without pain , or at least any outward expression of it ; but totally unconscious of all present circumstances , and absorbed in recollections of the days of [her]146-alice girlhood , which were vivid enough to take the place of realities to [her]146-alice . Still [she]146-alice talked of [green fields]3328-green fields , and still [she]146-alice spoke to [the long - dead mother]3329-the long - dead mother and [sister]3330-sister , low - lying in [their]3331-their graves this many a year , as if [they]3331-their were with [her]146-alice and about [her]146-alice , in the pleasant places where [her]146-alice youth had passed . But the voice was fainter , the motions were more languid ; [she]146-alice was evidently passing away ; but _ how _ happily ! [Mary]145-mary stood for a time in silence , watching and listening . Then [she]146-alice bent down and reverently kissed [Alice]146-alice 's cheek ; and drawing [Jane Wilson]130-jane wilson away from the bed , as if the spirit of [her]146-alice [who lay there were yet cognisant of present realities]3332-who lay there were yet cognisant of present realities , [she]146-alice whispered a few words of hope to [the poor mother]3333-the poor mother , and kissing [her]3333-the poor mother over and over again in a warm , loving manner , [she]146-alice bade [her]3333-the poor mother good - bye , went a few steps , and then once more came back to bid [her]3333-the poor mother keep up [her]3333-the poor mother heart . And when [she]146-alice had fairly left [the house]803-the house , [Jane Wilson]130-jane wilson felt as if a sun - beam had ceased shining into [the room]616-the room . Yet oh ! how sorely [Mary]145-mary 's heart ached ; for more and more the fell certainty came on [her]145-mary that [[her]145-mary father]564-her father was [the murderer]6654-the murderer ! [She]145-mary struggled hard not to dwell on this conviction ; to think alone on the means of proving [Jem]154-jem 's innocence ; that was [her]145-mary first duty , and that should be done . CHAPTER XXIII . [THE SUB - POENA]345-the sub - poena . " And must it then depend on this poor eye And this unsteady hand , whether the bark , That bears [my]345-the sub - poena all of treasured hope and love , Shall find a passage through [these frowning rocks]6960-these frowning rocks To [some fair port where peace and safety smile,-- Or whether it shall blindly dash against them , And miserably sink]6961-some fair port where peace and safety smile,-- or whether it shall blindly dash against them , and miserably sink ? Heaven be [my]345-the sub - poena help ; And clear [my]345-the sub - poena eye , and nerve [my]345-the sub - poena trembling hand ! "[345-the sub - poena] " [THE CONSTANT WOMAN]6962-the constant woman . "[145-mary] [Her]145-mary heart beating , [her]145-mary head full of ideas , which required time and solitude to be reduced into order , [Mary]145-mary hurried [home]4755-home . [She]145-mary was like one who finds a jewel of which [he]3339-he can not all at once ascertain the value , but who hides [his]3339-he treasure until some quiet hour when [he]3339-he may ponder over the capabilities its possession unfolds . [She]145-mary was like one who discovers the silken clue which guides to some bower of bliss , and secure of the power within [his]3339-he grasp , has to wait for a time before [he]3339-he may tread the labyrinth . But no jewel , [no bower of bliss]3340-no bower of bliss was ever so precious to [miser]3341-miser or [lover]3342-lover as was the belief which now pervaded [Mary]145-mary 's mind , that [Jem]154-jem 's innocence might be proved , without involving any suspicion of [that other]3343-that other -- [that dear one]3344-that dear one , so dear , although so criminal -- on whose part in this cruel business [she]145-mary dared not dwell even in thought . For if [she]145-mary did , there arose the awful question,--if all went against [Jem]154-jem the innocent , if [judge]6225-judge and [jury]3346-jury gave the verdict forth which had the looming gallows in the rear , what ought [she]145-mary to do , possessed of [her]145-mary terrible knowledge ? Surely not to inculpate [[her]145-mary father]564-her father -- and yet -- and yet -- [she]145-mary almost prayed for the blessed unconsciousness of death or madness , rather than that awful question should have to be answered by [her]145-mary . But now a way seemed opening , opening yet more clear . [She]145-mary was thankful [she]145-mary had thought of the _ alibi _ , and yet more thankful to have so easily obtained the clue to [Jem]154-jem 's whereabouts that miserable night . The bright light that [her]145-mary new hope threw over all seemed also to make [her]145-mary thankful for the early time appointed for the trial . It would be easy to catch [Will Wilson]3348-will wilson on [his]3348-will wilson return from [the Isle of [Man]95-man]2708-the isle of man , which [he]3348-will wilson had planned should be on the Monday ; and on the Tuesday all would be made clear -- all that [she]145-mary dared to wish to be made clear . [She]145-mary had still to collect [her]145-mary thoughts and freshen [her]145-mary memory enough to arrange how to meet with [Will]154-jem -- for to the chances of a letter [she]145-mary would not trust ; to find out [[his]154-jem lodgings]3350-his lodgings when in [Liverpool]17-liverpool ; to try and remember the name of [the ship in which [he]154-jem was to sail]3351-the ship in which he was to sail : and the more [she]145-mary considered these points the more difficulty [she]145-mary found there would be in ascertaining these minor but important facts . For [you]3352-you are aware that [Alice]146-alice , whose memory was clear and strong on all points in which [her]146-alice heart was interested , was lying in a manner senseless : that [Jane Wilson]130-jane wilson was ( to use [her]130-jane wilson own word , so expressive to [a Lancashire ear]3353-a lancashire ear ) " dazed , "[130-jane wilson] that is to say , bewildered , lost in the confusion of terrifying and distressing thoughts ; incapable of concentrating [her]130-jane wilson mind ; and at the best of times [Will]130-jane wilson 's proceedings were a matter of little importance to [her]145-mary ( or so [she]145-mary pretended ) , [she]145-mary was so jealous of aught which distracted attention from [her]145-mary pearl of price , [[her]145-mary only son]3354-her only son [Jem]154-jem . So [Mary]145-mary felt hopeless of obtaining any intelligence of [the sailor]5011-the sailor 's arrangements from [her]145-mary . Then , should [she]145-mary apply to [Jem]154-jem [himself]154-jem ? No ! [she]145-mary knew [him]154-jem too well . [She]145-mary felt how thoroughly [he]154-jem must ere now have had it in [his]154-jem power to exculpate [himself]154-jem at [another]1526-another 's expense . And [his]154-jem tacit refusal so to do had assured [her]145-mary of what [she]145-mary had never doubted , that [the murderer]6654-the murderer was safe from any impeachment of [his]154-jem . But then neither would [he]154-jem consent , [she]145-mary feared , to any steps which might tend to prove [himself]154-jem innocent . At any rate , [she]145-mary could not consult [him]154-jem . [He]154-jem was removed to [Kirkdale]94-kirkdale , and time pressed . Already it was Saturday at noon . And even if [she]145-mary could have gone to [him]154-jem , [I]0-i believe [she]145-mary would not . [She]145-mary longed to do all [herself]145-mary ; to be [[his]154-jem liberator]3358-his liberator , [[his]154-jem deliverer]3359-his deliverer ; to win [him]154-jem life , though [she]145-mary might never regain [his]154-jem lost love , by [her]145-mary own exertions . And oh ! how could [she]145-mary see [him]154-jem to discuss a subject in which [both]876-both knew who was [the blood - stained man]3361-the blood - stained man ; and yet whose name might not be breathed by either , so dearly with all [his]154-jem faults , [his]154-jem sins , was [he]154-jem loved by both . All at once , when [she]145-mary had ceased to try and remember , the name of [[Will]130-jane wilson 's ship]3362-will 's ship flashed across [her]145-mary mind . [The _ John Cropper _]346-john cropper . [He]154-jem had named it , [she]145-mary had been sure , all along . [He]154-jem had named it in [his]154-jem conversation with [her]145-mary that last , that fatal Thursday evening . [She]145-mary repeated it over and over again , through a nervous dread of again forgetting it . [The _ John Cropper]346-john cropper _ . And then , as if [she]145-mary were rousing [herself]145-mary out of some strange stupor , [she]145-mary bethought [her]145-mary of [Margaret]157-margaret . Who so likely as [Margaret]157-margaret to treasure every little particular respecting Will , now [Alice]146-alice was dead to all the stirring purposes of life ? [She]145-mary had gone thus far in [her]145-mary process of thought , when [a neighbour]5266-a neighbour stepped in ; [she]145-mary with whom [they]3364-they had usually deposited the house - key , when both [Mary]145-mary and [[her]145-mary father]564-her father were absent from [home]4755-home , and who consequently took upon [herself]145-mary to answer all inquiries , and receive all messages which [any friends]3367-any friends might make , or leave , on finding [the house]803-the house shut up . " Here 's somewhat for [you]145-mary , [Mary]145-mary ! [A policeman]4806-a policeman left it . "[3369-many people] A bit of parchment . [Many people]3369-many people have a dread of those mysterious pieces of parchment . [I]0-i am one . [Mary]145-mary was another . [Her]145-mary heart misgave [her]145-mary as [she]145-mary took it , and looked at the unusual appearance of the writing , which , though legible enough , conveyed no idea to [her]145-mary , or rather [her]145-mary mind shut itself up against receiving any idea , which after all was rather a proof [she]145-mary had some suspicion of the meaning that awaited [her]145-mary . " What is it ? "[145-mary] asked [she]145-mary , in a voice from which all the pith and marrow of strength seemed extracted . " Nay ! how should [I]145-mary know ? [Policeman]347-policeman said [he]347-policeman 'd call again towards evening , and see if [you]145-mary 'd getten it . [He]347-policeman were loth to leave it , though [I]145-mary telled [him]347-policeman who [I]145-mary was , and all about [my]145-mary keeping th ' key , and taking messages . "[145-mary] " What is it about ? "[145-mary] asked [Mary]145-mary again , in the same hoarse , feeble voice , and turning it over in [her]145-mary fingers , as if [she]145-mary dreaded to inform [herself]145-mary of its meaning . " Well ! [yo]145-mary can read word of writing and [I]145-mary can not , so it 's queer [I]145-mary should have to tell [you]145-mary . But [[my]145-mary master]5167-my master says it 's a summons for [yo]145-mary to bear witness again [Jem Wilson]154-jem , at th ' trial at [Liverpool Assize]96-liverpool assize . "[145-mary] " [God]224-god pity [me]145-mary ! "[145-mary] said [Mary]145-mary , faintly , as white as a sheet . " Nay , [wench]5103-wench , never take on so . What [yo]145-mary can say will go little way either to help or to hinder , for [folk]5093-folk say [he]154-jem 's certain to be hung ; and sure enough it was t'other one as was [[your]145-mary sweetheart]6967-your sweetheart . "[145-mary] But [Mary]145-mary was beyond any pang this speech would have given at another time . [Her]145-mary thoughts were all busy picturing to [herself]145-mary the terrible occasion of [their]3370-their next meeting -- not as [lovers]5496-lovers meet should [they]3370-their meet ! " Well ! "[695-the neighbour] said [the neighbour]695-the neighbour , seeing no use in remaining with one who noticed [her]145-mary words or [her]145-mary presence so little ; " [thou'lt]6968-thou'lt tell policeman thou'st getten [his]154-jem precious bit of paper . [He]154-jem seemed to think [I]695-the neighbour should be keeping it for [mysel]695-the neighbour ; [he]154-jem 's th ' first as has ever misdoubted [me]695-the neighbour about giving messages , or notes . Good day . "[695-the neighbour] [She]145-mary left [the house]803-the house , but [Mary]145-mary did not know it . [She]145-mary sat still with the parchment in [her]145-mary hand . All at once [she]145-mary started up . [She]145-mary would take it to [Job Legh]156-job and ask [him]156-job to tell [her]145-mary the true meaning , for it could not be _ that _ . So [she]145-mary went , and choked out [her]145-mary words of inquiry . " It 's a sub - poena , "[156-job] [he]156-job replied , turning the parchment over with the air of [a connoisseur]3374-a connoisseur ; for [Job]156-job loved hard words , and lawyer - like forms , and even esteemed [himself]156-job slightly qualified for [a lawyer]3375-a lawyer , from the smattering of knowledge [he]156-job had picked up from an odd volume of Blackstone that [he]156-job had once purchased at a book - stall . " [A sub - poena]6969-a sub - poena -- what is that ? "[145-mary] gasped [Mary]145-mary , still in suspense . [Job]156-job was struck with [her]145-mary voice , [her]145-mary changed , miserable voice , and peered at [her]145-mary countenance from over [his]156-job spectacles . " [A sub - poena]6969-a sub - poena is neither more nor less than this , [[my]156-job dear]5712-my dear . It 's a summonsing [you]5712-my dear to attend , and answer such questions as may be asked of [you]5712-my dear regarding the trial of [James Wilson]154-jem , for the murder of [Henry Carson]209-mr. carson ; that 's the long and short of it , only more elegantly put , for the benefit of [them]6972-they who knows how to value the gift of language . [I]156-job 've been [a witness]2197-a witness before - time [myself]156-job ; there 's nothing much to be afeared on ; if [they]6972-they are impudent , why , just [you]5712-my dear be impudent , and give ['em]6974-'em tit for tat . "[156-job] " Nothing much to be afeared on ! "[145-mary] echoed [Mary]145-mary , but in such a different tone . " Ay , [poor wench]4866-poor wench , [I]145-mary see how it is . It 'll go hard with [thee]4866-poor wench a bit , [I]145-mary dare say ; but keep up [thy]4866-poor wench heart . [Yo]5712-my dear can not have much to tell ['em]6974-'em , that can go either one way or th ' other . Nay ! may be [thou]6976-thou may do [him]4866-poor wench a bit o ' good , for when [they]6972-they set eyes on [thee]6976-thou , [they]6972-they 'll see fast enough how [he]4866-poor wench came to be so led away by jealousy ; for [thou'rt]6976-thou [a pretty creature]6977-a pretty creature , [Mary]145-mary , and one look at [thy]4866-poor wench face will let ['em]6974-'em into th ' secret of [a young man]665-a young man 's madness , and make ['em]6974-'em more ready to pass it over . "[145-mary] " Oh ! [Job]156-job , and wo n't [you]4866-poor wench ever believe [me]156-job when [I]156-job tell [you]4866-poor wench [he]4866-poor wench 's innocent ? Indeed , and indeed [I]156-job can prove it ; [he]4866-poor wench was with [Will]154-jem all that night ; [he]4866-poor wench was , indeed , [Job]156-job ! "[156-job] " [[My]156-job wench]2803-my wench ! whose word hast [thou]4866-poor wench for that ? "[156-job] said [Job]156-job , pityingly . " Why ! [[his]4866-poor wench mother]787-his mother told [me]156-job , and [I]156-job 'll get Will to bear witness to it . But , oh ! [Job]156-job "[156-job] ( bursting into tears ) , " it is hard if [you]4866-poor wench wo n't believe [me]156-job . How shall [I]156-job clear [him]4866-poor wench to [strangers]1301-strangers , when [those who know [him]4866-poor wench , and ought to love [him]4866-poor wench]6982-those who know him , and ought to love him , are so set against [his]4866-poor wench being innocent ? "[156-job] " God knows , [I]156-job 'm not against [his]4866-poor wench being innocent , "[156-job] said [Job]156-job , solemnly . " [I]156-job 'd give half [my]156-job remaining days on earth,--I'd give [them]6983-them all , [Mary]145-mary ( and but for the love [I]156-job bear to [[my]156-job poor blind girl]6984-my poor blind girl , [they]6983-them 'd be no great gift ) , if [I]156-job could save [him]4866-poor wench . [You]145-mary 've thought [me]156-job hard , [Mary]145-mary , but [I]156-job 'm not hard at bottom , and [I]156-job 'll help [you]145-mary if [I]156-job can ; that [I]156-job will , right or wrong , "[156-job] [he]156-job added ; but in a low voice , and coughed the uncertain words away the moment afterwards . " Oh , [Job]156-job ! if [you]156-job will help [me]145-mary , "[145-mary] exclaimed [Mary]145-mary , brightening up ( though it was but a wintry gleam after all ) , " tell [me]145-mary what to say , when [they]6985-they question [me]145-mary ; [I]145-mary shall be so gloppened , [ 46 ] [I]145-mary sha n't know what to answer . "[145-mary] [ Footnote 46 : " [Gloppened]348-gloppened , "[145-mary] terrified . ] " [Thou]6986-thou canst do nought better than tell the truth . Truth 's best at all times , [they]6985-they say ; and for sure it is when [folk]5093-folk have to do with [lawyers]6988-lawyers ; for [they]6985-they 're ' cute and cunning enough to get it out sooner or later , and it makes [folk]5093-folk look like [Tom Noddies]349-tom noddies , when truth follows falsehood , against [their]5093-folk will . "[145-mary] " But [I]145-mary do n't know the truth ; [I]145-mary mean -- [I]145-mary ca n't say rightly what [I]145-mary mean ; but [I]145-mary 'm sure , if [I]145-mary were pent up , and stared at by hundreds of [folk]5093-folk , and asked ever so simple a question , [I]145-mary should be for answering it wrong ; if [they]6985-they asked [me]145-mary if [I]145-mary had seen [you]6991-you on a Saturday , or a Tuesday , or any day , [I]145-mary should have clean forgotten all about it , and say the very thing [I]145-mary should not . "[145-mary] " Well , well , do n't go for to get such notions into [your]6991-you head ; [they]6992-they 're what [they]6985-they call ' narvous , ' and talking on 'em does no good . Here 's [Margaret]157-margaret ! bless [the wench]6993-the wench ! Look , [Mary]145-mary , how well [she]157-margaret guides hersel . "[156-job] [Job]156-job fell to watching [[his]156-job grand - daughter]1025-his grand - daughter , as with balancing , measured steps , timed almost as if to music , [she]1025-his grand - daughter made [her]1025-his grand - daughter way across [the street]4821-the street . [Mary]145-mary shrank as if from a cold blast -- shrank from [Margaret]157-margaret ! [The blind girl]6268-the blind girl , with [her]6268-the blind girl reserve , [her]6268-the blind girl silence , seemed to be [a severe judge]3379-a severe judge ; [she]6268-the blind girl , listening , would be such a check to the trusting earnestness of confidence , which was beginning to unlock the sympathy of [Job]156-job . [Mary]145-mary knew [herself]145-mary to blame ; felt [her]145-mary errors in every fibre of [her]145-mary heart ; but yet [she]145-mary would rather have had [them]3380-them spoken about , even in terms of severest censure , than have been treated in the icy manner in which [Margaret]157-margaret had received [her]145-mary that morning . " Here 's [Mary]145-mary , "[156-job] said [Job]156-job , almost as if [he]156-job wished to propitiate [[his]156-job grand - daughter]1025-his grand - daughter , " come to take a bit of dinner with [us]6994-us , for [I]156-job 'll warrant [she]1025-his grand - daughter 's never thought of cooking any for [herself]1025-his grand - daughter to - day ; and [she]1025-his grand - daughter looks as wan and pale as a ghost . "[156-job] It was calling out the feeling of hospitality , so strong and warm in most of those who have little to offer , but whose heart goes eagerly and kindly with that little . [Margaret]157-margaret came towards [Mary]145-mary with a welcoming gesture , and a kinder manner by far than [she]157-margaret had used in the morning . " Nay , [Mary]145-mary , [thou]145-mary know'st thou'st getten nought at [home]4755-home , "[156-job] urged [Job]156-job . And [Mary]145-mary , faint and weary , and with a heart too aching - full of other matters to be pertinacious in this , withdrew [her]145-mary refusal . [They]3382-they ate [their]3382-they dinner quietly ; for to all it was an effort to speak , and after one or two attempts [they]3382-they had subsided into silence . When the meal was ended [Job]156-job began again on the subject [they]3382-they all had at heart . " [[Yon]6996-yon poor lad at [Kirkdale]94-kirkdale]6997-yon poor lad at kirkdale will want [a lawyer]3375-a lawyer to see [they]3375-a lawyer do n't put on [him]6997-yon poor lad at kirkdale , but do [him]6997-yon poor lad at kirkdale justice . Hast thought of that ? "[156-job] [Mary]145-mary had not , and felt sure [[his]156-job mother]787-his mother had not . [Margaret]157-margaret confirmed this last supposition . " [I]157-margaret 've but just been there , and poor [Jane]130-jane wilson is like [one dateless]6999-one dateless ; so many griefs come on [her]130-jane wilson at once . One time [she]130-jane wilson seems to make sure [he]6997-yon poor lad at kirkdale 'll be hung ; and if [I]157-margaret took [her]130-jane wilson in that way , [she]130-jane wilson flew out ( poor body ! ) and said , that in spite of what [folk]5093-folk said , there were [them]5093-folk as could , and would prove [him]6997-yon poor lad at kirkdale guiltless . So [I]157-margaret never knew where to have [her]130-jane wilson . The only thing [she]130-jane wilson was constant in , was declaring [him]6997-yon poor lad at kirkdale innocent . "[157-margaret] " [Mother]161-mother - like ! "[156-job] said [Job]156-job . " [She]130-jane wilson meant [Will]130-jane wilson , when [she]130-jane wilson spoke of [them]5093-folk that could prove [him]6997-yon poor lad at kirkdale innocent . [He]6997-yon poor lad at kirkdale was with [Will]130-jane wilson on Thursday night , walking a part of the way with [him]6997-yon poor lad at kirkdale to [Liverpool]17-liverpool ; now the thing is to lay hold on [Will]130-jane wilson and get [him]6997-yon poor lad at kirkdale to prove this . "[156-job] So spoke [Mary]145-mary , calm , from the earnestness of [her]145-mary purpose . " Do n't build too much on it , [[my]156-job dear]5712-my dear , "[156-job] said [Job]156-job . " [I]145-mary do build on it , "[145-mary] replied [Mary]145-mary , " because [I]145-mary know it 's the truth , and [I]145-mary mean to try and prove it , come what may . Nothing [you]156-job can say will daunt [me]145-mary , [Job]156-job , so do n't [you]156-job go and try . [You]156-job may help , but [you]156-job can not hinder [me]145-mary doing what [I]145-mary 'm resolved on . "[145-mary] [They]3384-they respected [her]145-mary firmness of determination , and [Job]156-job almost gave in to [her]145-mary belief , when [he]156-job saw how steadfastly [she]145-mary was acting upon it . Oh ! surest way of conversion to [our]3385-our faith , whatever it may be,--regarding either small things , or great,--when it is beheld as the actuating principle , from which [we]3385-our never swerve ! When it is seen that , instead of over - much profession , it is worked into the life , and moves every action ! [Mary]145-mary gained courage as [she]145-mary instinctively felt [she]145-mary had made way with [one at least of [[her]145-mary companions]2489-her companions]3386-one at least of her companions . " Now [I]145-mary 'm clear about this much , "[145-mary] [she]145-mary continued , " [he]3386-one at least of her companions was with [Will]130-jane wilson when the -- shot was fired ( [she]145-mary could not bring [herself]145-mary to say , when the murder was committed , when [she]145-mary remembered _ who _ it was that , [she]145-mary had every reason to believe , was [the taker - away of life]7002-the taker - away of life ) . [Will]130-jane wilson can prove this . [I]145-mary must find [Will]130-jane wilson . [He]3386-one at least of her companions was n't to sail till Tuesday . There 's time enough . [He]3386-one at least of her companions was to come back from [[his]3386-one at least of her companions uncle]7003-his uncle 's , in [the Isle of Man]97-the isle of man , on Monday . [I]145-mary must meet [him]3386-one at least of her companions in [Liverpool]17-liverpool , on that day , and tell [him]3386-one at least of her companions what has happened , and how poor [Jem]154-jem is in trouble , and that [he]3386-one at least of her companions must prove an _ alibi _ , come Tuesday . All this [I]145-mary can and will do , though perhaps [I]145-mary do n't clearly know how , just at present . But surely [God]224-god will help [me]145-mary . When [I]145-mary know [I]145-mary 'm doing right , [I]145-mary will have no fear , but put [my]145-mary trust in [Him]3386-one at least of her companions ; for [I]145-mary 'm acting for [the innocent]7004-the innocent and good , and not for [my]145-mary own self , who have done so wrong . [I]145-mary have no fear when [I]145-mary think of [Jem]154-jem , who is so good . "[145-mary] [She]3388-her stopped , oppressed with the fulness of [her]3388-her heart . [Margaret]157-margaret began to love [her]3388-her again ; to see in [her]3388-her the same sweet , faulty , impulsive , lovable creature [she]157-margaret had known in the former [Mary Barton]145-mary , but with more of dignity , self - reliance , and purpose . [Mary]145-mary spoke again . " Now [I]3389-i know the name of [[Will]130-jane wilson 's vessel]7005-will 's vessel -- the _ [John Cropper]346-john cropper _ ; and [I]3389-i know that [she]7005-will 's vessel is bound to [America]72-america . That is something to know . But [I]3389-i forget , if [I]3389-i ever heard , where [he]154-jem lodges in [Liverpool]17-liverpool . [He]154-jem spoke of [[his]154-jem landlady]7006-his landlady , as [a good , trustworthy woman]7007-a good , trustworthy woman ; but if [he]154-jem named [her]7006-his landlady name , it has slipped [my]3389-i memory . Can [you]586-her friend help [me]3389-i , [Margaret]157-margaret ? "[3389-i] [She]3389-i appealed to [[her]3389-i friend]586-her friend calmly and openly , as if perfectly aware of , and recognising the unspoken tie which bound [her]3389-i and [Will]130-jane wilson together ; [she]3389-i asked [her]586-her friend in the same manner in which [she]3389-i would have asked a wife where [[her]3389-i husband]587-her husband dwelt . And [Margaret]157-margaret replied in the like calm tone , two spots of crimson on [her]157-margaret cheeks alone bearing witness to any internal agitation . " [He]154-jem lodges at [a [Mrs. Jones]350-mrs. jones 's , [Milk - House Yard]98-milk - house yard , out of [Nicholas Street]92-nicholas street]7008-a mrs. jones 's , milk - house yard , out of nicholas street . [He]154-jem has lodged [there]873-there ever since [he]154-jem began to go to [sea]4969-sea ; [she]7011-she is [a very decent kind of woman]7012-a very decent kind of woman , [I]157-margaret believe . "[157-margaret] " Well , [Mary]145-mary ! [I]156-job 'll give [you]145-mary [my]156-job prayers , "[156-job] said [Job]156-job . " It 's not often [I]156-job pray regular , though [I]156-job often speak a word to [God]224-god , when [I]156-job 'm either very happy or very sorry ; [I]156-job 've catched [myself]156-job thanking [Him]154-jem at odd hours when [I]156-job 've found a rare insect , or had a fine day for an out ; but [I]156-job can not help it , no more than [I]156-job can talking to [a friend]5409-a friend . But this time [I]156-job 'll pray regular for [Jem]154-jem , and for [you]145-mary . And so will [Margaret]157-margaret , [I]156-job 'll be bound . Still , [wench]5103-wench ! what think [yo]157-margaret of [a lawyer]3375-a lawyer ? [I]156-job know one , [Mr. Cheshire]351-mr. cheshire , who 's rather given to [th]7016-th ' insect line -- and [a good kind o ' chap]7017-a good kind o ' chap . [He]351-mr. cheshire and [I]156-job have swopped specimens many 's the time , when [either of [us]7019-us]7018-either of us had a duplicate . [He]351-mr. cheshire 'll do [me]156-job a kind turn , [I]156-job 'm sure . [I]156-job 'll just take [my]156-job hat , and pay [him]351-mr. cheshire a visit . "[156-job] No sooner said , than done . [Margaret]157-margaret and [Mary]145-mary were left alone . And this seemed to bring back the feeling of awkwardness , not to say estrangement . But [Mary]145-mary , excited to an unusual pitch of courage , was the first to break silence . " Oh , [Margaret]157-margaret ! "[157-margaret] said [she]157-margaret , " [I]157-margaret see -- [I]157-margaret feel how wrong [you]157-margaret think [I]157-margaret have acted ; [you]157-margaret can not think [me]157-margaret worse than [I]157-margaret think [myself]157-margaret , now [my]157-margaret eyes are opened . "[157-margaret] Here [her]157-margaret sobs came choking up [her]157-margaret voice . " Nay , "[157-margaret] [Margaret]157-margaret began , " [I]157-margaret have no right to-- "[157-margaret] " Yes , [Margaret]157-margaret , [you]157-margaret have a right to judge ; [you]157-margaret can not help it ; only in [your]157-margaret judgment remember mercy , as the Bible says . [You]157-margaret , who have been always good , can not tell how easy it is at first to go a little wrong , and then how hard it is to go back . Oh ! [I]157-margaret little thought when [I]157-margaret was first pleased with [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson 's speeches , how it would all end ; perhaps in the death of [him]209-mr. carson [I]157-margaret love better than life . "[157-margaret] [She]157-margaret burst into a passion of tears . The feelings pent up through the day would have vent . But checking [herself]157-margaret with a strong effort , and looking up at [Margaret]157-margaret as piteously as if those calm , stony eyes could see [her]157-margaret imploring face , [she]157-margaret added , " [I]157-margaret must not cry ; [I]157-margaret must not give way ; there will be time enough for that hereafter , if -- [I]157-margaret only wanted [you]157-margaret to speak kindly to [me]157-margaret , [Margaret]157-margaret , for [I]157-margaret am very , very wretched ; more wretched than [any one]504-any one can ever know ; more wretched , [I]157-margaret sometimes fancy , than [I]157-margaret have deserved,--but that 's wrong , is n't it , [Margaret]157-margaret ? Oh ! [I]157-margaret have done wrong , and [I]157-margaret am punished ; [you]157-margaret can not tell how much . "[157-margaret] Who could resist [her]157-margaret voice , [her]157-margaret tones of misery , of humility ? Who would refuse the kindness for which [she]157-margaret begged so penitently ? Not [Margaret]157-margaret . The old friendly manner came back . With it , may be , more of tenderness . " Oh ! [Margaret]157-margaret , do [you]157-margaret think [he]7021-he can be saved ; do [you]157-margaret think [they]7022-they can find [him]7021-he guilty if [Will]154-jem comes forward as [a witness]2197-a witness ? Wo n't that be a good _ alibi _ ? "[157-margaret] [Margaret]157-margaret did not answer for a moment . " Oh , speak ! [Margaret]157-margaret , "[145-mary] said [Mary]145-mary , with anxious impatience . " [I]157-margaret know nought about law , or _ alibis _ , "[157-margaret] replied [Margaret]157-margaret , meekly ; " but , [Mary]145-mary , as [grandfather]4996-grandfather says , are n't [you]145-mary building too much on what [Jane Wilson]130-jane wilson has told [you]145-mary about [his]7021-he going with [Will]130-jane wilson ? [Poor soul]7025-poor soul , [she]7025-poor soul 's gone dateless , [I]157-margaret think , with care , and watching , and over - much trouble ; and who can wonder ? Or [Jem]154-jem may have told [her]7025-poor soul [he]154-jem was going , by way of a blind . "[157-margaret] " [You]145-mary do n't know [Jem]154-jem , "[145-mary] said [Mary]145-mary , starting from [her]145-mary seat in a hurried manner , " or [you]145-mary would not say so . "[145-mary] " [I]145-mary hope [I]145-mary may be wrong ; but think , [Mary]145-mary , how much there is against [him]154-jem . The shot was fired with [his]154-jem gun ; [he]154-jem it was as threatened [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson not many days before ; [he]154-jem was absent from [home]4755-home at that very time , as [we]7027-we know , and , as [I]145-mary 'm much afeared , [some one]5544-some one will be called on to prove ; and there 's [no one else]6746-no one else to share suspicion with [him]154-jem . "[145-mary] [Mary]145-mary heaved a deep sigh . " But , [Margaret]157-margaret , [he]154-jem did not do it , "[145-mary] [Mary]145-mary again asserted . [Margaret]157-margaret looked unconvinced . " [I]157-margaret can do no good , [I]157-margaret see , by saying so , for none on [you]157-margaret believe [me]157-margaret , and [I]157-margaret wo n't say so again till [I]157-margaret can prove it . Monday morning [I]157-margaret 'll go to [Liverpool]17-liverpool . [I]157-margaret shall be at hand for the trial . Oh dear ! dear ! And [I]157-margaret will find [Will]130-jane wilson ; and then , [Margaret]157-margaret , [I]157-margaret think [you]157-margaret 'll be sorry for being so stubborn about [Jem]154-jem . "[157-margaret] " Do n't fly off , [dear]5078-dear [Mary]145-mary ; [I]145-mary 'd give a deal to be wrong . And now [I]145-mary 'm going to be plain spoken . [You]157-margaret 'll want money . [[Them]7031-them [lawyers]6988-lawyers]7032-them lawyers is no better than a spunge for sucking up money ; let alone [your]157-margaret hunting out Will , and [your]157-margaret keep in [Liverpool]17-liverpool , and what not . [You]157-margaret must take some of the mint [I]145-mary 've got laid by in the old tea - pot . [You]157-margaret have no right to refuse , for [I]145-mary offer it to [Jem]154-jem , not to [you]157-margaret ; it 's for [his]154-jem purposes [you]157-margaret 're to use it . "[145-mary] " [I]157-margaret know -- [I]157-margaret see . Thank [you]157-margaret , [Margaret]157-margaret ; [you]157-margaret 're [a kind one]7034-a kind one , at any rate . [I]157-margaret take it for [Jem]154-jem ; and [I]157-margaret 'll do [my]157-margaret very best with it for [him]154-jem . Not all , though ; do n't think [I]157-margaret 'll take all . [They]7035-they 'll pay [me]157-margaret for [my]157-margaret keep . [I]157-margaret 'll take this , "[157-margaret] accepting a sovereign from the hoard which [Margaret]157-margaret produced out of its accustomed place in the cupboard . " [[Your]157-margaret grandfather]5001-your grandfather will pay [the lawyer]7037-the lawyer . [I]157-margaret 'll have nought to do with [him]154-jem , "[157-margaret] shuddering as [she]157-margaret remembered [Job]156-job 's words , about [lawyers]6988-lawyers ' skill in always discovering the truth , sooner or later ; and knowing what was the secret [she]157-margaret had to hide . " Bless [you]145-mary ! do n't make such ado about it , "[157-margaret] said [Margaret]157-margaret , cutting short [Mary]145-mary 's thanks . " [I]157-margaret sometimes think there 's two sides to the commandment ; and that [we]7038-we may say , ' Let [others]737-others do unto [you]157-margaret , as [you]157-margaret would do unto [them]737-others , ' for pride often prevents [our]7038-we giving [others]737-others a great deal of pleasure , in not letting [them]737-others be kind , when [their]737-others hearts are longing to help ; and when [we]7038-we [ourselves]7038-we should wish to do just the same , if [we]7038-we were in [their]737-others place . Oh ! how often [I]157-margaret 've been hurt , by being coldly told by [persons]7041-persons not to trouble [myself]157-margaret about [their]737-others care , or sorrow , when [I]157-margaret saw [them]737-others in great grief , and wanted to be of comfort . [[Our]7038-we Lord [Jesus]352-jesus]7042-our lord jesus was not above letting [folk]5093-folk minister to [Him]352-jesus , for [He]352-jesus knew how happy it makes one to do aught for another . It 's the happiest work on [earth]1255-earth . "[157-margaret] [Mary]145-mary had been too much engrossed by watching what was passing in [the street]4821-the street to attend very closely to that which [Margaret]157-margaret was saying . From [her]145-mary seat [she]145-mary could see out of the window pretty plainly , and [she]145-mary caught sight of [a gentleman walking alongside of [Job]156-job]3394-a gentleman walking alongside of job , evidently in earnest conversation with [him]156-job , and looking keen and penetrating enough to be [a lawyer]3375-a lawyer . [Job]156-job was laying down something to be attended to [she]145-mary could see , by [his]156-job up - lifted fore - finger , and [his]156-job whole gesture ; then [he]156-job pointed and nodded across [the street]4821-the street to [[his]156-job own house]6545-his own house , as if inducing [[his]156-job companion]690-his companion to come in . [Mary]145-mary dreaded lest [he]156-job should , and [she]145-mary be subjected to a closer cross - examination than [she]145-mary had hitherto undergone , as to why [she]145-mary was so certain that [Jem]154-jem was innocent . [She]145-mary feared [he]156-job was coming ; [he]156-job stepped a little towards the spot . No ! it was only to make way for [a child]4770-a child , tottering along , whom [Mary]145-mary had overlooked . Now [Job]156-job took [him]156-job by the button , so earnestly familiar had [he]156-job grown . [The gentleman]6092-the gentleman looked " fidging fain "[6092-the gentleman] to be gone , but submitted in a manner that made [Mary]145-mary like [him]156-job in spite of [his]156-job profession . Then came a volley of last words , answered by briefest nods , and monosyllables ; and then [the stranger]3401-the stranger went off with redoubled quickness of pace , and [Job]156-job crossed [the street]4821-the street with a little satisfied air of importance on [his]156-job kindly face . " Well ! [Mary]145-mary , "[156-job] said [he]156-job on entering , " [I]156-job 've seen [the lawyer]7037-the lawyer , not [Mr. Cheshire]351-mr. cheshire though ; trials for murder , it seems , are not [his]156-job line o ' business . But [he]156-job gived [me]156-job a note to [another ' torney]7046-another ' torney ; [a fine fellow enough , only too much of a talker]7047-a fine fellow enough , only too much of a talker ; [I]156-job could hardly get a word in , [he]156-job cut [me]156-job so short . However , [I]156-job 've just been going over the principal points again to [him]156-job ; may be [you]145-mary saw [us]7048-us ? [I]156-job wanted [him]156-job just to come over and speak to [you]145-mary [himsel]7046-another ' torney , [Mary]145-mary , but [he]156-job was pressed for time ; and [he]156-job said [your]145-mary evidence would not be much either here or there . [He]156-job 's going to [the ' sizes first train]7049-the ' sizes first train on Monday morning , and will see [Jem]154-jem , and hear the ins and outs from [him]156-job , and [he]156-job 's gived [me]156-job [his]156-job address , [Mary]145-mary , and [you]145-mary and [Will]154-jem are to call on [him]156-job ( [Will]154-jem ' special ) on Monday at two o'clock . [Thou'rt]7050-thou'rt taking it in , [Mary]145-mary ; [thou'rt]7050-thou'rt to call on [him]156-job in [Liverpool]17-liverpool at two , Monday afternoon ? "[156-job] [Job]156-job had reason to doubt if [she]3403-she fully understood [him]156-job ; for all this minuteness of detail , these satisfactory arrangements , as [he]156-job considered them , only seemed to bring the circumstances in which [she]3403-she was placed more vividly [home]4755-home to [Mary]145-mary . [They]3405-they convinced [her]145-mary that it was real , and not all a dream , as [she]145-mary had sunk into fancying it for a few minutes , while sitting in [the old accustomed place]3406-the old accustomed place , [her]145-mary body enjoying the rest , and [her]145-mary frame sustained by food , and listening to [Margaret]157-margaret 's calm voice . [The gentleman [she]145-mary had just beheld]3407-the gentleman she had just beheld would see and question [Jem]154-jem in a few hours , and what would be the result ? Monday : that was the day after to - morrow , and on Tuesday , life and death would be tremendous realities to [[her]145-mary lover]2048-her lover ; or else death would be an awful certainty to [[her]145-mary father]564-her father . No wonder [Job]156-job went over [his]156-job main points again:-- " Monday ; at two o'clock , mind ; and here 's [his]156-job card . ' [Mr. Bridgenorth]353-mr. bridgenorth , 41 , [Renshaw Street]99-renshaw street , [Liverpool]17-liverpool . ' [He]156-job 'll be lodging [there]873-there . "[156-job] [Job]156-job ceased talking , and the silence roused [Mary]145-mary up to thank [him]156-job . " [You]156-job 're very kind , [Job]156-job ; very . [You]156-job and [Margaret]157-margaret wo n't desert [me]156-job , come what will . "[156-job] " Pooh ! pooh ! wench ; do n't lose heart , just as [I]156-job 'm beginning to get it . [He]156-job seems to think a deal on [Will]154-jem 's evidence . [You]156-job 're sure , [girls]4752-girls , [you]156-job 're under no mistake about [Will]154-jem ? "[156-job] " [I]145-mary 'm sure , "[145-mary] said [Mary]145-mary , " [he]156-job went straight from here , purposing to go see [[his]156-job uncle]7003-his uncle at [the Isle of Man]2708-the isle of man , and be back Sunday night , ready for [the ship sailing on Tuesday]7055-the ship sailing on tuesday . "[145-mary] " So am [I]157-margaret , "[157-margaret] said [Margaret]157-margaret . " And [the ship]5017-the ship 's name was the _ [John Cropper]346-john cropper _ , and [he]156-job lodged where [I]157-margaret told [Mary]145-mary before . Have [you]145-mary got it down , [Mary]145-mary ? "[157-margaret] [Mary]145-mary wrote it on the back of [Mr. Bridgenorth]353-mr. bridgenorth 's card . " [He]156-job was not over - willing to go , "[145-mary] said [she]145-mary , as [she]145-mary wrote , " for [he]156-job knew little about [[his]156-job uncle]7003-his uncle , and said [he]156-job did n't care if [he]156-job never knowed more . But [he]156-job said kinsfolk was kinsfolk , and promises was promises , so [he]156-job 'd go for a day or so , and then it would be over . "[145-mary] [Margaret]157-margaret had to go and practise some singing in [town]5223-town ; so , though loth to depart and be alone , [Mary]145-mary bade [[her]145-mary friends]6575-her friends good - bye . CHAPTER XXIV . WITH THE DYING . " O sad and solemn is the trembling watch Of [those who sit and count the heavy hours]7058-those who sit and count the heavy hours , Beside the fevered sleep of one [they]7058-those who sit and count the heavy hours love ! O awful is it in the hushed mid night , While gazing on the pallid , moveless form , To start and ask , ' Is it now sleep -- or death ? ' "[145-mary] ANONYMOUS . [Mary]145-mary could not be patient in [her]145-mary loneliness ; so much painful thought weighed on [her]145-mary mind ; [the very house]3412-the very house was haunted with memories and foreshadowings . Having performed all duties to [Jem]154-jem , as far as [her]145-mary weak powers , yet loving heart could act ; and a black veil being drawn over [[her]145-mary father]564-her father 's past , present , and future life , beyond which [she]145-mary could not penetrate to judge of any filial service [she]145-mary ought to render ; [her]145-mary mind unconsciously sought after some course of action in which [she]145-mary might engage . Any thing , any thing , rather than leisure for reflection . And then came up the old feeling which first bound [Ruth]354-ruth to [Naomi]355-naomi ; the love [they]3414-they both held towards one object ; and [Mary]145-mary felt that [her]145-mary cares would be most lightened by being of use , or of comfort to [[his]154-jem mother]787-his mother . So [she]145-mary once more locked up [the house]803-the house , and set off towards [Ancoats]8-ancoats ; rushing along with down - cast head , for fear lest [any one]504-any one should recognise [her]145-mary and arrest [her]145-mary progress . [Jane Wilson]130-jane wilson sat quietly in [her]130-jane wilson chair as [Mary]145-mary entered ; so quietly , as to strike one by the contrast it presented to [her]130-jane wilson usual bustling and nervous manner . [She]130-jane wilson looked very pale and wan ; but the quietness was the thing that struck [Mary]145-mary most . [She]130-jane wilson did not rise as [Mary]145-mary came in , but sat still and said something in so gentle , so feeble a voice , that [Mary]145-mary did not catch it . [Mrs. Davenport]219-mrs. davenport , who was there , plucked [Mary]145-mary by the gown , and whispered , " Never heed [her]130-jane wilson ; [she]130-jane wilson 's worn out , and best let alone . [I]219-mrs. davenport 'll tell [you]145-mary all about it , up - [stairs]4740-stairs . "[219-mrs. davenport] But [Mary]145-mary , touched by the anxious look with which [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson gazed at [her]145-mary , as if awaiting the answer to some question , went forward to listen to the speech [she]219-mrs. davenport was again repeating . " What is this ? will [you]219-mrs. davenport tell [me]219-mrs. davenport ? "[219-mrs. davenport] Then [Mary]145-mary looked and saw another ominous slip of parchment in [the mother]5048-the mother 's hand , which [she]219-mrs. davenport was rolling up and down in a tremulous manner between [her]219-mrs. davenport fingers . [Mary]145-mary 's heart sickened within [her]145-mary , and [she]145-mary could not speak . " What is it ? "[145-mary] [she]145-mary repeated . " Will [you]219-mrs. davenport tell [me]145-mary ? "[145-mary] [She]219-mrs. davenport still looked at [Mary]145-mary , with the same child - like gaze of wonder and patient entreaty . What could [she]145-mary answer ? " [I]219-mrs. davenport telled [ye]145-mary not to heed [her]219-mrs. davenport , "[219-mrs. davenport] said [Mrs. Davenport]219-mrs. davenport , a little angrily . " [She]219-mrs. davenport knows well enough what it is,--too well , belike . [I]219-mrs. davenport was not in when [they]7060-they sarved it ; but [Mrs. Heming]357-mrs. heming ( [her]357-mrs. heming as lives next door ) was , and [she]357-mrs. heming spelled out the meaning , and made it all clear to [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson . It 's a summons to be [a witness]2197-a witness on [Jem]154-jem 's trial -- [Mrs. Heming]357-mrs. heming thinks , to swear to the gun ; for , [yo]145-mary see , there 's nobbut [ 47 ] [her]219-mrs. davenport as can testify to its being [his]154-jem , and [she]219-mrs. davenport let on so easily to [the policeman]2480-the policeman that it was [his]154-jem , that there 's no getting off [her]219-mrs. davenport word now . [Poor body]7063-poor body ; [she]219-mrs. davenport takes it very hard , [I]219-mrs. davenport dare say ! "[219-mrs. davenport] [ Footnote 47 : " Nobbut , "[219-mrs. davenport] none - but . " [No man]1243-no man sigh evere God _ no but _ [the oon bigetun sone]7065-the oon bigetun sone . "--_Wiclif[219-mrs. davenport] 's Version . _ ] [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson had waited patiently while this whispered speech was being uttered , imagining , perhaps , that it would end in some explanation addressed to [her]134-mrs. wilson . But when [both]876-both were silent , though [their]876-both eyes , without speech or language , told [their]876-both hearts ' pity , [she]134-mrs. wilson spoke again in the same unaltered gentle voice ( so different from the irritable impatience [she]134-mrs. wilson had been ever apt to show to every one except [her]134-mrs. wilson husband,--he who had wedded [her]134-mrs. wilson , broken - down and injured)--in a voice so different , [I]0-i say , from the old , hasty manner , [she]134-mrs. wilson spoke now the same anxious words , " What is this ? Will [you]0-i tell [me]134-mrs. wilson ? "[134-mrs. wilson] " [Yo'd]0-i better give it [me]145-mary at once , [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson , and let [me]145-mary put it out of [your]134-mrs. wilson sight.--Speak to [her]134-mrs. wilson , [Mary]145-mary , [wench]5103-wench , and ask for a sight on it ; [I]145-mary 've tried , and better - tried to get it from [her]134-mrs. wilson , and [she]134-mrs. wilson takes no heed of words , and [I]145-mary 'm loth to pull it by force out of [her]134-mrs. wilson hands . "[145-mary] [Mary]145-mary drew the little " cricket "[134-mrs. wilson] [ 48 ] out from under the dresser , and sat down at [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson 's knee , and , coaxing one of [her]134-mrs. wilson tremulous , ever - moving hands into [hers]134-mrs. wilson , began to rub it soothingly ; there was a little resistance -- a very little , but that was all ; and presently , in the nervous movement of the imprisoned hand , the parchment fell to the ground . [ Footnote 48 " [Cricket]358-cricket , "[4779-the girl] a stool . ] [Mary]145-mary calmly and openly picked it up without any attempt at concealment , and quietly placing it in sight of the anxious eyes that followed it with a kind of spell - bound dread , went on with [her]145-mary soothing caresses . " [She]134-mrs. wilson has had no sleep for many nights , "[4779-the girl] said [the girl]4779-the girl to [Mrs. Davenport]219-mrs. davenport , " and all this woe and sorrow,--it 's no wonder . "[4779-the girl] " No , indeed ! "[219-mrs. davenport] [Mrs. Davenport]219-mrs. davenport answered . " [We]3422-they must get [her]134-mrs. wilson fairly to bed ; [we]3422-they must get [her]134-mrs. wilson undressed , and all ; and trust to [God]224-god , in [His]224-god mercy , to send [her]134-mrs. wilson to sleep , or else,-- "[219-mrs. davenport] For , [you]3421-you see , [they]3422-they spoke before [her]145-mary as if [she]145-mary were not there ; [her]145-mary heart was so far away . Accordingly [they]3422-they almost lifted [her]145-mary from the chair in which [she]145-mary sat motionless , and taking [her]145-mary up as gently as [a mother]883-a mother carries [[her]883-a mother sleeping baby]3424-her sleeping baby , [they]3422-they undressed [her]145-mary poor , worn form , and laid [her]145-mary in the little bed up - stairs . [They]3422-they had once thought of placing [her]145-mary in [Jem]154-jem 's bed , to be out of sight or sound of any disturbance of [Alice]146-alice 's , but then again [they]3422-they remembered the shock [she]145-mary might receive in awakening in so unusual a place , and also that [Mary]145-mary , who intended to keep vigil that night in [the house of mourning]5335-the house of mourning , would find it difficult to divide [her]145-mary attention in the possible cases that might ensue . So [they]3422-they laid [her]145-mary , as [I]0-i said before , on that little pallet - bed ; and , as [they]3422-they were slowly withdrawing from the bed - side , hoping and praying that [she]145-mary might sleep , and forget for a time [her]145-mary heavy burden , [she]145-mary looked wistfully after [Mary]145-mary , and whispered , " [You]145-mary have n't told [me]145-mary what it is . What is it ? "[145-mary] And gazing in [her]145-mary face for the expected answer , [her]145-mary eye - lids slowly closed , and [she]145-mary fell into a deep , heavy sleep , almost as profound a rest as death . [Mrs. Davenport]219-mrs. davenport went [her]219-mrs. davenport way , and [Mary]145-mary was alone,--for [I]0-i can not call [those who sleep allies against the agony of thought which solitude]3426-those who sleep allies against the agony of thought which solitude sometimes brings up . [She]145-mary dreaded the night before [her]145-mary . [Alice]146-alice might die ; [the doctor]684-the doctor had that day declared [her]145-mary case hopeless , and not far from death ; and at times the terror , so natural to [the young]3428-the young , not of death , but of the remains of the dead , came over [Mary]145-mary ; and [she]145-mary bent and listened anxiously for the long - drawn , pausing breath of the sleeping [Alice]146-alice . Or [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson might awake in a state which [Mary]145-mary dreaded to anticipate , and anticipated while [she]145-mary dreaded;--in a state of complete delirium . Already [her]145-mary senses had been severely stunned by the full explanation of what was required of [her,--of]3429-her,--of what [she]145-mary had to prove against [[her]145-mary son]2056-her son , [[her]145-mary Jem]3431-her jem , [her]145-mary only child,--which [Mary]145-mary could not doubt the officious [Mrs. Heming]357-mrs. heming had given ; and what if in dreams ( [that land into which no sympathy or love can penetrate with another]3432-that land into which no sympathy or love can penetrate with another , either to share its bliss or its agony,--that land whose scenes are unspeakable terrors , are hidden mysteries , are priceless treasures to [one alone,--that land where alone [I]0-i may see]3433-one alone,--that land where alone i may see , while yet [I]0-i tarry here , the sweet looks of [my]0-i dead child),--what if , in the horrors of [her]145-mary dreams , [her]145-mary brain should go still more astray , and [she]145-mary should waken crazy with [her]145-mary visions , and the terrible reality that begot them ? How much worse is anticipation sometimes than reality ! How [Mary]145-mary dreaded that night , and how calmly it passed by ! Even more so than if [Mary]145-mary had not had such claims upon [her]145-mary care ! Anxiety about [them]3434-them deadened [her]145-mary own peculiar anxieties . [She]145-mary thought of [the sleepers whom [she]145-mary was watching]3435-the sleepers whom she was watching , till overpowered [herself]145-mary by the want of rest , [she]145-mary fell off into short slumbers in which the night wore imperceptibly away . To be sure [Alice]146-alice spoke , and sang , during [her]146-alice waking moments , like [the child]805-the child [she]146-alice deemed [herself]146-alice ; but so happily with [the dearly - loved ones around [her]146-alice]3437-the dearly - loved ones around her , with the scent of the heather , and the song of the wild bird hovering about [her]146-alice in imagination -- with old scraps of ballads , or old snatches of primitive versions of the Psalms ( such as are sung in [country churches]3438-country churches half draperied over with ivy , and where [the running brook]3439-the running brook , or the murmuring wind among the trees makes fit accompaniment to the chorus of [human voices]3440-human voices uttering praise and thanksgiving to [their]3440-human voices God)--that the speech and the song gave comfort and good cheer to [the listener]3441-the listener 's heart , and the gray dawn began to dim the light of the rush - candle , before [Mary]145-mary thought it possible that day was already trembling on the horizon . Then [she]145-mary got up from the chair where [she]145-mary had been dozing , and went , half - asleep , to the window to assure [herself]145-mary that morning was at hand . [The streets]772-the streets were unusually quiet with a Sabbath stillness . No factory bells that morning ; [no early workmen]3443-no early workmen going to [their]3443-no early workmen labours ; [no slip - shod girls cleaning the windows of [the little shops]3445-the little shops which broke the monotony of [the street]4821-the street]3444-no slip - shod girls cleaning the windows of the little shops which broke the monotony of the street ; instead , [you]3447-you might see here and there [some operative]3448-some operative sallying forth for a breath of country air , or [some father]3449-some father leading out [his]3449-some father wee toddling bairns for the unwonted pleasure of a walk with " [Daddy]191-daddy , "[3449-some father] in the clear frosty morning . [Men with more leisure on week - days]3450-men with more leisure on week - days would perhaps have walked quicker than [they]3450-men with more leisure on week - days did through the fresh sharp air of this Sunday morning ; but to [them]3450-men with more leisure on week - days there was a pleasure , an absolute refreshment in the dawdling gait [they]3450-men with more leisure on week - days , one and all of [them]3450-men with more leisure on week - days , had . To be sure , there were [one or two passengers on that morning whose objects]3451-one or two passengers on that morning whose objects were less innocent and less praiseworthy than those of [the people [I]0-i have already mentioned]3452-the people i have already mentioned , and [whose animal state of mind and body clashed jarringly on the peacefulness of the day]3453-whose animal state of mind and body clashed jarringly on the peacefulness of the day ; but upon [them]3450-men with more leisure on week - days [I]0-i will not dwell : as [you]3447-you and [I]0-i , and almost every one , [I]0-i think , may send up [our]3454-our individual cry of self - reproach that [we]3454-our have not done all that [we]3454-our could for [the stray and wandering ones of [[our]3454-our brethren]3456-our brethren]3455-the stray and wandering ones of our brethren . When [Mary]145-mary turned from the window , [she]145-mary went to the bed of [each sleeper]3457-each sleeper , to look and listen . [Alice]146-alice looked perfectly quiet and happy in [her]146-alice slumber , and [her]146-alice face seemed to have become much more youthful during [her]146-alice painless approach to death . [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson 's countenance was stamped with the anxiety of the last few days , although [she]134-mrs. wilson , too , appeared sleeping soundly ; but as [Mary]145-mary gazed on [her]134-mrs. wilson , trying to trace a likeness to [[her]134-mrs. wilson son]2056-her son in [her]134-mrs. wilson face , [she]145-mary awoke and looked up into [Mary]145-mary 's eyes , while the expression of consciousness came back into [her]145-mary own . [Both]876-both were silent for a minute or two . [Mary]145-mary 's eyes had fallen beneath that penetrating gaze , in which the agony of memory seemed every moment to find fuller vent . " Is it a dream ? "[5048-the mother] [the mother]5048-the mother asked at last in a low voice . " No ! "[145-mary] replied [Mary]145-mary , in the same tone . [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson hid [her]134-mrs. wilson face in the pillow . [She]134-mrs. wilson was fully conscious of every thing this morning ; it was evident that the stunning effect of the subpoena , which had affected [her]134-mrs. wilson so much last night in [her]134-mrs. wilson weak , worn - out state , had passed away . [Mary]145-mary offered no opposition when [she]145-mary indicated by languid gesture and action that [she]145-mary wished to rise . [A sleepless bed]3461-a sleepless bed is [a haunted place]3462-a haunted place . When [she]145-mary was dressed with [Mary]145-mary 's help , [she]145-mary stood by [Alice]146-alice for a minute or two , looking at the slumberer . " How happy [she]146-alice is ! "[145-mary] said [she]145-mary , quietly and sadly . All the time that [Mary]145-mary was getting breakfast ready , and performing every other little domestic office [she]145-mary could think of , to add to the comfort of [[Jem]154-jem 's mother]3322-jem 's mother , [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson sat still in the arm - chair , watching [her]145-mary silently . [Her]145-mary old irritation of temper and manner seemed to have suddenly disappeared , or perhaps [she]145-mary was too depressed in body and mind to show it . [Mary]145-mary told [her]134-mrs. wilson all that had been done with regard to [Mr. Bridgenorth]353-mr. bridgenorth ; all [her]145-mary own plans for seeking out Will ; all [her]145-mary hopes ; and concealed as well as [she]145-mary could all the doubts and fears that would arise unbidden . To [this Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson listened without much remark , but with deep interest and perfect comprehension . When [Mary]145-mary ceased [she]145-mary sighed and said , " Oh wench ! [I]145-mary am [[his]353-mr. bridgenorth mother]787-his mother , and yet [I]145-mary do so little , [I]145-mary can do so little ! That 's what frets [me]145-mary ! [I]145-mary seem like [a child]4770-a child as sees [its]4770-a child mammy ill , and moans and cries [its]4770-a child little heart out , yet does nought to help . [I]145-mary think [my]145-mary sense has left [me]145-mary all at once , and [I]145-mary ca n't even find strength to cry like [the little child]1375-the little child . "[145-mary] Hereupon [she]145-mary broke into a feeble wail of self - reproach , that [her]145-mary outward show of misery was not greater ; as if any cries , or tears , or loud - spoken words could have told of such pangs at the heart as that look , and that thin , piping , altered voice ! But think of [Mary]145-mary and what [she]145-mary was enduring ! Picture to [yourself]3464-yourself ( for [I]0-i can not tell [you]3464-yourself ) the armies of thoughts that met and clashed in [her]145-mary brain ; and then imagine the effort it cost [her]145-mary to be calm , and quiet , and even , in a faint way , cheerful and smiling at times . After a while [she]145-mary began to stir about in [her]145-mary own mind for some means of sparing [the poor mother]3333-the poor mother the trial of appearing as [a witness in the matter of the gun]3466-a witness in the matter of the gun . [She]145-mary had made no allusion to [her]145-mary summons this morning , and [Mary]145-mary almost thought [she]145-mary must have forgotten it ; and surely some means might be found to prevent that additional sorrow . [She]145-mary must see [Job]156-job about it ; nay , if necessary , [she]145-mary must see [Mr. Bridgenorth]353-mr. bridgenorth , with all [his]353-mr. bridgenorth truth - compelling powers ; for , indeed , [she]145-mary had so struggled and triumphed ( though a sadly - bleeding victor at heart ) over [herself]145-mary these two last days , had so concealed agony , and hidden [her]145-mary inward woe and bewilderment , that [she]145-mary began to take confidence , and to have faith in [her]145-mary own powers of meeting [any one]504-any one with a passably fair show , whatever might be rending [her]145-mary life beneath the cloak of [her]145-mary deception . Accordingly , as soon as [Mrs. Davenport]219-mrs. davenport came in after [morning church]3468-morning church , to ask after [the two lone women]3469-the two lone women , and [she]219-mrs. davenport had heard the report [Mary]145-mary had to give ( so much better as regarded [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson than what [they]3469-the two lone women had feared the night before it would have been)--as soon as [this kind - hearted , grateful woman]3470-this kind - hearted , grateful woman came in , [Mary]145-mary , telling [her]219-mrs. davenport [her]145-mary purpose , went off to fetch [the doctor who attended [Alice]146-alice]3471-the doctor who attended alice . [He]3471-the doctor who attended alice was shaking [himself]3471-the doctor who attended alice after [his]3471-the doctor who attended alice morning 's round , and happy in the anticipation of [his]3471-the doctor who attended alice Sunday 's dinner ; but [he]3471-the doctor who attended alice was [a good - tempered man , who found it difficult to keep down [his]3471-the doctor who attended alice jovial easiness even by the bed of sickness or death]3472-a good - tempered man , who found it difficult to keep down his jovial easiness even by the bed of sickness or death . [He]3471-the doctor who attended alice had mischosen [his]3471-the doctor who attended alice profession ; for it was [his]3471-the doctor who attended alice delight to see every one around [him]3471-the doctor who attended alice in full enjoyment of life . However , [he]3471-the doctor who attended alice subdued [his]3471-the doctor who attended alice face to the proper expression of sympathy , befitting [a doctor]5084-a doctor listening to [a patient]3474-a patient , or [[a patient]3474-a patient 's friend]3476-a patient 's friend ( and [Mary]145-mary 's sad , pale , anxious face might be taken for either [the one or the other]3477-the one or the other ) . " Well , [[my]3471-the doctor who attended alice girl]4777-my girl ! and what brings [you]145-mary [here]5235-here ? "[3471-the doctor who attended alice] said [he]3471-the doctor who attended alice , as [he]3471-the doctor who attended alice entered [[his]3471-the doctor who attended alice surgery]3478-his surgery . " Not on [your]145-mary own account , [I]3471-the doctor who attended alice hope . "[3471-the doctor who attended alice] " [I]3471-the doctor who attended alice wanted [you]145-mary to come and see [Alice Wilson,--and]146-alice then [I]3471-the doctor who attended alice thought [you]145-mary would may be take a look at [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson . "[3471-the doctor who attended alice] [He]3471-the doctor who attended alice bustled on [his]3471-the doctor who attended alice hat and coat , and followed [Mary]145-mary instantly . After shaking [his]3471-the doctor who attended alice head over [Alice]146-alice ( as if it was a mournful thing for [one so pure and good , so true]3479-one so pure and good , so true , although so humble [a Christian]3480-a christian , to be nearing [her]146-alice desired haven ) , and muttering the accustomed words intended to destroy hope , and prepare anticipation , [he]3471-the doctor who attended alice went in compliance with [Mary]145-mary 's look to ask the usual questions of [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson , who sat passively in [her]134-mrs. wilson arm - chair . [She]134-mrs. wilson answered [his]3471-the doctor who attended alice questions , and submitted to [his]3471-the doctor who attended alice examination . " How do [you]3471-the doctor who attended alice think [her]146-alice ? "[145-mary] asked [Mary]145-mary , eagerly . " Why -- a , "[3471-the doctor who attended alice] began [he]3471-the doctor who attended alice , perceiving that [he]3471-the doctor who attended alice was desired to take one side in [his]3471-the doctor who attended alice answer , and unable to find out whether [[his]3471-the doctor who attended alice listener]3481-his listener was anxious for a favourable verdict or otherwise ; but thinking it most probable that [she]134-mrs. wilson would desire the former , [he]3471-the doctor who attended alice continued , " [She]146-alice is weak , certainly ; the natural result of such a shock as the arrest of [[her]146-alice son]2056-her son would be,--for [I]3471-the doctor who attended alice understand this [James Wilson]154-jem , who murdered [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson , was [[her]146-alice son]2056-her son . Sad thing to have such a reprobate in [the family]6602-the family . "[3471-the doctor who attended alice] " [You]3471-the doctor who attended alice say ' _ who murdered _ , ' [sir]5232-sir ! "[145-mary] said [Mary]145-mary , indignantly . " [He]154-jem is only taken up on suspicion , and [many]1183-many have no doubt of [his]154-jem innocence -- those who know [him]154-jem , [sir]5232-sir . "[145-mary] " Ah , well , well ! [doctors]5893-doctors have seldom time to read newspapers , and [I]3471-the doctor who attended alice dare say [I]3471-the doctor who attended alice 'm not very correct in [my]3471-the doctor who attended alice story . [I]3471-the doctor who attended alice dare say [he]154-jem 's innocent ; [I]3471-the doctor who attended alice 'm sure [I]3471-the doctor who attended alice had no right to say otherwise,--only words slip out.--No ! indeed , [young woman]1835-young woman , [I]3471-the doctor who attended alice see no cause for apprehension about this poor creature in the next room;--weak -- certainly ; but a day or two 's good nursing will set [her]1835-young woman up , and [I]3471-the doctor who attended alice 'm sure [you]1835-young woman 're [a good nurse]7080-a good nurse , [[my]3471-the doctor who attended alice dear]5712-my dear , from [your]1835-young woman pretty , kind - hearted face,--I'll send a couple of pills and a draught , but do n't alarm [yourself,--there]7082-yourself,--there 's no occasion , [I]3471-the doctor who attended alice assure [you]1835-young woman . "[3471-the doctor who attended alice] " But [you]3482-he do n't think [her]1835-young woman fit to go to [Liverpool]17-liverpool ? "[145-mary] asked [Mary]145-mary , still in the anxious tone of one who wishes earnestly for some particular decision . " To [Liverpool]17-liverpool -- yes , "[3482-he] replied [he]3482-he . " A short journey like that could not fatigue , and might distract [her]1835-young woman thoughts . Let [her]1835-young woman go by all means,--it would be the very thing for [her]1835-young woman . "[3482-he] " Oh , [sir]5232-sir ! "[145-mary] burst out [Mary]145-mary , almost sobbing ; " [I]145-mary did so hope [you]3482-he would say [she]1835-young woman was too ill to go . "[145-mary] " Whew-- "[3482-he] said [he]3482-he , with a prolonged whistle , trying to understand the case , but being , as [he]3482-he said , [no reader of newspapers]3483-no reader of newspapers , utterly unaware of the peculiar reasons there might be for so apparently unfeeling a wish,--"Why did [you]1835-young woman not tell [me]3482-he so sooner ? It might certainly do [her]1835-young woman harm in [her]1835-young woman weak state ; there is always some risk attending journeys -- draughts , and what not . To [her]1835-young woman , they might prove very injurious,--very . [I]3482-he disapprove of journeys , or excitement , in all cases where [the patient]7084-the patient is in the low , fluttered state in which [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson is . If [you]1835-young woman take _ [my]3482-he _ advice , [you]1835-young woman will certainly put a stop to all thoughts of going to [Liverpool]17-liverpool . "[3482-he] [He]3482-he really had completely changed [his]3482-he opinion , though quite unconsciously ; so desirous was [he]3482-he to comply with the wishes of [others]737-others . " Oh , [sir]5232-sir , thank [you]5232-sir ! And will [you]5232-sir give [me]3485-me a certificate of [her]1835-young woman being unable to go , if [the lawyer]7037-the lawyer says [we]7087-we must have one ? [The lawyer]7037-the lawyer , [you]5232-sir know , "[3485-me] continued [she]3485-me , seeing [him]3482-he look puzzled , " who is to defend [Jem,--it]359-jem,--it was as [a witness]2197-a witness against [him--]359-jem,--it "[3485-me] " [[My]3482-he dear girl]7090-my dear girl ! "[3482-he] said [he]3482-he , almost angrily , " why did [you]7090-my dear girl not state the case fully at first ? one minute would have done it,--and [my]3482-he dinner waiting all this time . To be sure [she]1835-young woman ca n't go,--it would be madness to think of it ; if [her]1835-young woman evidence could have done good , it would have been a different thing . Come to [me]3482-he for the certificate any time ; that is to say , if [the lawyer]7037-the lawyer advises [you]7090-my dear girl . [I]3482-he second [the lawyer]7037-the lawyer ; take [counsel with both the learned professions]7093-counsel with both the learned professions -- ha , ha , ha,-- "[3482-he] And laughing at [his]3482-he own joke , [he]3482-he departed , leaving [Mary]145-mary accusing [herself]145-mary of stupidity in having imagined that [every one]669-every one was as well acquainted with the facts concerning the trial as [she]145-mary was [herself]145-mary ; for indeed [she]145-mary had never doubted that [the doctor]684-the doctor would have been aware of the purpose of poor [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson 's journey to [Liverpool]17-liverpool . Presently [she]145-mary went to [Job]156-job ( the ever - ready [Mrs. Davenport]219-mrs. davenport keeping watch over [the two old women]3488-the two old women ) , and told [him]3482-he [her]145-mary fears , [her]145-mary plans , and [her]145-mary proceedings . To [her]145-mary surprise [he]3482-he shook [his]3482-he head doubtfully . " It may have an awkward look , if [we]7094-we keep [her]145-mary back . [Lawyers]6988-lawyers is up to tricks . "[3482-he] " But it 's no trick , "[145-mary] said [Mary]145-mary . " [She]145-mary is so poorly , [she]145-mary was last night , at least ; and to - day [she]145-mary 's so faded and weak . "[145-mary] " [Poor soul]7025-poor soul ! [I]3482-he dare say . [I]3482-he only mean for [Jem]154-jem 's sake ; as so much is known , it wo n't do now to hang back . But [I]3482-he 'll ask [Mr. Bridgenorth]353-mr. bridgenorth . [I]3482-he 'll e'en take [[your]353-mr. bridgenorth doctor]7097-your doctor 's advice . [Yo]353-mr. bridgenorth tarry at [home]4755-home , and [I]3482-he 'll come to [yo]353-mr. bridgenorth in an hour 's time . Go [thy]353-mr. bridgenorth ways , [wench]5103-wench . "[3482-he] CHAPTER XXV . [MRS . WILSON]134-mrs. wilson 'S DETERMINATION . " Something there was , what , [none]7100-none presumed to say , Clouds lightly passing on a smiling day,-- Whispers and hints which went from ear to ear , And mixed reports [no judge on earth]7101-no judge on earth could clear . "[360-crabbe] [CRABBE]360-crabbe . " Curious conjectures [he]360-crabbe may always make , And either side of dubious questions take . "[360-crabbe] [IB . Mary]145-mary went [home]4755-home . Oh ! how [her]3490-her head did ache , and how dizzy [her]3490-her brain was growing ! But there would be time enough [she]3490-her felt for giving way , hereafter . So [she]3490-her sat quiet and still by an effort ; sitting near the window , and looking out of it , but seeing nothing , when all at once [she]3490-her caught sight of something which roused [her]3490-her up , and made [her]3490-her draw back . But it was too late . [She]3490-her had been seen . [Sally Leadbitter]162-sally flaunted into [the little dingy room]3491-the little dingy room , making it gaudy with the Sunday excess of colouring in [her]162-sally dress . [She]162-sally was really curious to see [Mary]145-mary ; [her]162-sally connexion with [a murderer]5834-a murderer seemed to have made [her]162-sally into a sort of _ lusus naturæ _ , and was almost , by some , expected to have made a change in [her]162-sally personal appearance , so earnestly did [they]3493-they stare at [her]162-sally . But [Mary]145-mary had been too much absorbed this last day or two to notice this . Now [Sally]162-sally had a grand view , and looked [her]145-mary over and over ( a very different thing from looking [her]145-mary through and through ) , and almost learnt [her]145-mary off by heart;--"her every - day gown ( [Hoyle]362-hoyle 's print [you]7102-you know , that lilac thing with the high body ) [she]162-sally was so fond of ; a little black silk handkerchief just knotted round [her]162-sally neck , like [a boy]2722-a boy ; [her]162-sally hair all taken back from [her]162-sally face , as if [she]162-sally wanted to keep [her]162-sally head cool -- [she]162-sally would always keep that hair of [hers]162-sally so long ; and [her]162-sally hands twitching continually about . "[162-sally] Such particulars would make [Sally]162-sally into a Gazette Extraordinary the next morning at [the work - room]3494-the work - room , and were worth coming for , even if little else could be extracted from [Mary]145-mary . " Why , [Mary]145-mary ! "[162-sally] [she]162-sally began . " Where have [you]162-sally hidden [yourself]162-sally ? [You]162-sally never showed [your]162-sally face all yesterday at [Miss Simmonds]152-miss simmonds ' . [You]162-sally do n't fancy [we]7104-we think any the worse of [you]162-sally for what 's come and gone . Some on [us]7104-we , indeed , were a bit sorry for [the poor young man]5623-the poor young man , as lies stiff and cold for [your]162-sally sake , [Mary]145-mary ; but [we]7104-we shall ne'er cast it up against [you]162-sally . [Miss Simmonds]152-miss simmonds , too , will be mighty put out if [you]162-sally do n't come , for there 's a deal of mourning , agait . "[162-sally] " [I]145-mary ca n't , "[145-mary] [Mary]145-mary said , in a low voice . " [I]145-mary do n't mean ever to come again . "[145-mary] " Why , [Mary]145-mary ! "[162-sally] said [Sally]162-sally , in unfeigned surprise . " To be sure [you]162-sally 'll have to be in [Liverpool]17-liverpool , Tuesday , and may be Wednesday ; but after that [you]162-sally 'll surely come , and tell [us]7104-we all about it . [Miss Simmonds]152-miss simmonds knows [you]162-sally 'll have to be off those two days . But between [you]162-sally and [me]162-sally , [she]152-miss simmonds 's a bit of a gossip , and will like hearing all how and about the trial , well enough to let [you]162-sally off very easy for [your]162-sally being absent a day or two . Besides , [Betsy Morgan]363-betsy morgan was saying yesterday , [she]363-betsy morgan should n't wonder but [you]162-sally 'd prove quite an attraction to [customers]7106-customers . [Many a one]5056-many a one would come and have [their]5056-many a one gowns made by [Miss Simmonds]152-miss simmonds just to catch a glimpse at [you]162-sally , at after the trial 's over . Really , [Mary]145-mary , [you]162-sally 'll turn out quite [a heroine]5500-a heroine . "[162-sally] The little fingers twitched worse than ever ; the large soft eyes looked up pleadingly into [Sally]162-sally 's face ; but [she]162-sally went on in the same strain , not from any unkind or cruel feeling towards [Mary]145-mary , but solely because [she]145-mary was incapable of comprehending [her]145-mary suffering . [She]145-mary had been shocked , of course , at [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson 's death , though at the same time the excitement was rather pleasant than otherwise ; and dearly now would [she]145-mary have enjoyed the conspicuous notice which [Mary]145-mary was sure to receive . " How shall [you]162-sally like being cross - examined , [Mary]145-mary ? "[145-mary] " Not at all , "[145-mary] answered [Mary]145-mary , when [she]145-mary found [she]145-mary must answer . " [La]100-la ! what impudent [fellows those lawyers]7109-fellows those lawyers are ! And [[their]7109-fellows those lawyers clerks]7110-their clerks , too , not a bit better . [I]145-mary should n't wonder "[145-mary] ( in a comforting tone , and really believing [she]145-mary was giving comfort ) " if [you]162-sally picked up [a new sweetheart in [Liverpool]17-liverpool]7111-a new sweetheart in liverpool . What gown are [you]162-sally going in , [Mary]145-mary ? "[145-mary] " Oh , [I]145-mary do n't know and do n't care , "[145-mary] exclaimed [Mary]145-mary , sick and weary of [[her]145-mary visitor]5529-her visitor . " Well , then ! take [my]145-mary advice , and go in that blue merino . It 's old to be sure , and a bit worn at elbows , but [folk]5093-folk wo n't notice that , and th ' colour suits [you]162-sally . Now mind , [Mary]145-mary . And [I]145-mary 'll lend [you]162-sally [my]145-mary black watered scarf , "[145-mary] added [she]145-mary , really good - naturedly , according to [her]145-mary sense of things , and [withal]364-withal , a little bit pleased at the idea of [her]145-mary pet article of dress figuring away on the person of [a witness at a trial for murder]3496-a witness at a trial for murder . " [I]364-withal 'll bring it to - morrow before [you]162-sally start . "[364-withal] " No , do n't ! "[145-mary] said [Mary]145-mary ; " thank [you]162-sally , but [I]145-mary do n't want it . "[145-mary] " Why , what can [you]162-sally wear ? [I]145-mary know all [your]162-sally clothes as well as [I]145-mary do [my]145-mary own , and what is there [you]162-sally can wear ? Not [your]162-sally old plaid shawl , [I]145-mary do hope ? [You]162-sally would not fancy this [I]145-mary have on , more nor the scarf , would [you]162-sally ? "[145-mary] said [she]145-mary , brightening up at the thought , and willing to lend it , or any thing else . " Oh [Sally]162-sally ! do n't go on talking a - that - ns ; how can [I]145-mary think on dress at such a time ? When it 's a matter of life and death to [Jem]154-jem ? "[145-mary] " Bless [the girl]4779-the girl ! It 's [Jem]154-jem , is it ? Well now , [I]145-mary thought there was some sweetheart in the back - ground , when [you]162-sally flew off so with [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson . Then what in the name of goodness made [him]209-mr. carson shoot [Mr. Harry]209-mr. carson ? After [you]162-sally had given up going with [him]209-mr. carson , [I]145-mary mean ? Was [he]209-mr. carson afraid [you]162-sally 'd be on again ? "[145-mary] " How dare [you]162-sally say [he]209-mr. carson shot [Mr. Harry]209-mr. carson ? "[145-mary] asked [Mary]145-mary , firing up from the state of languid indifference into which [she]145-mary had sunk while [Sally]162-sally had been settling about [her]162-sally dress . " But it 's no matter what [you]162-sally think as did not know [him]209-mr. carson . What grieves [me]145-mary is , that [people]4744-people should go on thinking [him]209-mr. carson guilty as did know [him]209-mr. carson , "[145-mary] [she]145-mary said , sinking back into [her]145-mary former depressed tone and manner . " And do n't [you]162-sally think [he]209-mr. carson did it ? "[162-sally] asked [Sally]162-sally . [Mary]145-mary paused ; [she]145-mary was going on too fast with [one so curious and so unscrupulous]3497-one so curious and so unscrupulous . Besides [she]145-mary remembered how even [she]145-mary [herself]145-mary had , at first , believed [him]3498-him guilty ; and [she]145-mary felt it was not for [her]145-mary to cast stones at [those who , on similar evidence , inclined to the same belief]3499-those who , on similar evidence , inclined to the same belief . None had given [him]3498-him much benefit of a doubt . [None]365-none had faith in [his]3498-him innocence . None but [[his]3498-him mother]787-his mother ; and there the heart loved more than the head reasoned , and [her]145-mary yearning affection had never for an instant entertained the idea that [[her]145-mary [Jem]154-jem]3431-her jem was [a murderer]5834-a murderer . But [Mary]145-mary disliked the whole conversation ; the subject , the manner in which it was treated , were all painful , and [she]145-mary had a repugnance to [the person with whom [she]145-mary spoke]3503-the person with whom she spoke . [She]145-mary was thankful , therefore , when [Job Legh]156-job 's voice was heard at the door , as [he]156-job stood with the latch in [his]156-job hand , talking to [a neighbour]5266-a neighbour , and when [Sally]162-sally jumped up in vexation and said , " There 's that old fogey coming in here , as [I]162-sally 'm alive ! Did [[your]145-mary father]1640-your father set [him]156-job to look after [you]145-mary while [he]156-job was away ? or what brings [the old chap]7116-the old chap [here]5235-here ? However , [I]162-sally 'm off ; [I]162-sally never could abide either [him]156-job or [[his]156-job prim grand - daughter]7118-his prim grand - daughter . Goodbye , [Mary]145-mary . "[162-sally] So far in a whisper , then louder , " If [you]145-mary think better of [my]162-sally offer about the scarf , [Mary]145-mary , just step in to - morrow before nine , and [you]145-mary 're quite welcome to it . "[162-sally] [She]162-sally and [Job]156-job passed each other at the door , with mutual looks of dislike , which [neither]3505-neither took any pains to conceal . " Yon 's [a bold , bad girl]3305-a bold , bad girl , "[156-job] said [Job]156-job to [Mary]145-mary . " [She]162-sally 's very good - natured , "[145-mary] replied [Mary]145-mary , too honourable to abuse [a visitor who had only that instant]3506-a visitor who had only that instant crossed [her]145-mary threshold , and gladly dwelling on the good quality most apparent in [Sally]162-sally 's character . " Ay , ay ! good - natured , generous , jolly , full of fun ; there are a number of other names for the good qualities [the devil]7120-the devil leaves [[his]7120-the devil childer]7121-his childer , as baits to catch gudgeons with . D'ye think [folk]5093-folk could be led astray by one who was every way bad ? [Howe'er]239-howe'er , that 's not what [I]145-mary came to talk about . [I]145-mary 've seen [Mr. Bridgenorth]353-mr. bridgenorth , and [he]353-mr. bridgenorth is in a manner of the same mind as [me]145-mary ; [he]353-mr. bridgenorth thinks it would have an awkward look , and might tell against [the poor lad]7123-the poor lad on [his]353-mr. bridgenorth trial ; still if [she]7123-the poor lad 's ill [she]7123-the poor lad 's ill , and it ca n't be helped . "[145-mary] " [I]145-mary do n't know if [she]7123-the poor lad 's so bad as all that , "[145-mary] said [Mary]145-mary , who began to dread [her]145-mary part in doing any thing which might tell against [[her]145-mary poor lover]3507-her poor lover . " Will [you]156-job come and see [her]7123-the poor lad , [Job]156-job ? [The doctor]684-the doctor seemed to say as [I]145-mary liked , not as [he]684-the doctor thought . "[145-mary] " That 's because [he]684-the doctor had no great thought on the subject , either one way or t'other , "[156-job] replied [Job]156-job , whose contempt for [medical men]3508-medical men pretty nearly equalled [his]156-job respect for [lawyers]6988-lawyers . " But [I]156-job 'll go and welcome . [I]156-job han not seen [th ' oud ladies]7125-th ' oud ladies since [their]7125-th ' oud ladies sorrows , and it 's but manners to go and ax after [them]7125-th ' oud ladies . Come along . "[156-job] [The room at [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson 's]3510-the room at mrs. wilson 's had that still , changeless look [you]3511-you must have often observed in the house of sickness or mourning . No particular employment going on ; [people]4744-people watching and waiting rather than acting , unless in the more sudden and violent attacks ; what little movement is going on , so noiseless and hushed ; the furniture all arranged and stationary , with a view to the comfort of [the afflicted]3513-the afflicted ; the window - blinds drawn down to keep out the disturbing variety of a sun - beam ; the same saddened , serious look on the faces of [the in - dwellers]3514-the in - dwellers ; [you]3511-you fall back into the same train of thought with all these associations , and forget [the street]4821-the street , [the outer world]3516-the outer world , in the contemplation of [the one stationary , absorbing interest within]3517-the one stationary , absorbing interest within . [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson sat quietly in [her]134-mrs. wilson chair , with just the same look [Mary]145-mary had left on [her]145-mary face ; [Mrs. Davenport]219-mrs. davenport went about with creaking shoes , which made all the more noise from [her]219-mrs. davenport careful and lengthened tread , annoying the ears of [those who were well , in this instance , far more than the dulled senses of the sick]3518-those who were well , in this instance , far more than the dulled senses of the sick and the sorrowful . [Alice]146-alice 's voice still was going on cheerfully in [the upper room]3519-the upper room with incessant talking and little laughs to [herself]146-alice , or perhaps in sympathy with [[her]146-alice unseen companions]3520-her unseen companions ; " unseen , "[0-i] [I]0-i say , in preference to " fancied , "[0-i] for who knows whether [God]224-god does not permit the forms of [those who were dearest when living]3521-those who were dearest when living , to hover round the bed of the dying ? [Job]156-job spoke , and [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson answered . So quietly , that it was unnatural under the circumstances . It made a deeper impression on [the old man]6643-the old man than any token of mere bodily illness could have done . If [she]219-mrs. davenport had raved in delirium , or moaned in fever , [he]6643-the old man could have spoken after [his]6643-the old man wo nt , and given [his]6643-the old man opinion , [his]6643-the old man advice , and [his]6643-the old man consolation ; now [he]6643-the old man was awed into silence . At length [he]6643-the old man pulled [Mary]145-mary aside into a corner of [the house]803-the house - place where [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson was sitting , and began to talk to [her]145-mary . " Yo're right , [Mary]145-mary ! [She]145-mary 's no ways fit to go to [Liverpool]17-liverpool , [poor soul]7025-poor soul . Now [I]134-mrs. wilson 've seen [her]145-mary , [I]134-mrs. wilson only wonder [the doctor]684-the doctor could ha ' been unsettled in [his]6643-the old man mind at th ' first . Choose how it goes wi ' poor [Jem]154-jem , [she]145-mary can not go . One way or another it will soon be over , and best to leave [her]145-mary in the state [she]145-mary is till then . "[134-mrs. wilson] " [I]145-mary was sure [you]3524-they would think so , "[145-mary] said [Mary]145-mary . But [they]3524-they were reckoning without [[their]3524-they host]3525-their host . [They]3524-they esteemed [her]3525-their host senses gone , while , in fact , they were only inert , and could not convey impressions rapidly to the over - burdened , troubled brain . [They]3524-they had not noticed that [her]3525-their host eyes had followed [them]3524-they ( mechanically it seemed at first ) as [they]3524-they had moved away to the corner of [the room]616-the room ; that [her]3525-their host face , hitherto so changeless , had begun to work with one or two of the old symptoms of impatience . But when [they]3524-they were silent [she]3525-their host stood up , and startled [them]3524-they almost as if [a dead person]3527-a dead person had spoken , by saying clearly and decidedly--"I go to [Liverpool]17-liverpool . [I]3525-their host hear [you]3524-they and [your]3524-they plans ; and [I]3525-their host tell [you]3524-they [I]3525-their host shall go to [Liverpool]17-liverpool . If [my]3525-their host words are to kill [[my]3525-their host son]1855-my son , they have already gone forth out of [my]3525-their host mouth , and nought can bring them back . But [I]3525-their host will have faith . [Alice]146-alice ( up above ) has often telled [me]3525-their host [I]3525-their host wanted faith , and now [I]3525-their host will have it . [They]3524-they cannot -- [they]3524-they will not kill [[my]3525-their host child]4784-my child , [[my]3525-their host only child]5585-my only child . [I]3525-their host will not be afeared . Yet , oh ! [I]3525-their host am so sick with terror . But if [he]1855-my son is to die , think [ye]7131-ye not that [I]3525-their host will see [him]1855-my son again ; ay ! see [him]1855-my son at [his]1855-my son trial ? When [all]4906-all are hating [him]1855-my son , [he]1855-my son shall have [[his]1855-my son poor mother]7133-his poor mother near [him]1855-my son , to give [him]1855-my son all the comfort , eyes , and looks , and tears , and a heart that is dead to all but [him]1855-my son , can give ; [[his]1855-my son poor old mother]7134-his poor old mother , who knows how free [he]1855-my son is from sin -- in the sight of [man]5236-man at least . [They]4906-all 'll let [me]3525-their host go to [him]1855-my son , maybe , the very minute it 's over ; and [I]3525-their host know many Scripture texts ( though [you]7136-you would not think it ) , that may keep up [his]1855-my son heart . [I]3525-their host missed seeing [him]1855-my son ere [he]1855-my son went to [yon prison]7137-yon prison , but nought shall keep [me]3525-their host away again one minute when [I]3525-their host can see [his]1855-my son face ; for maybe the minutes are numbered , and the count but small . [I]3525-their host know [I]3525-their host can be a comfort to [him]1855-my son , [poor lad]1482-poor lad . [You]7136-you would not think it , now , but [he]1855-my son 'd alway speak as kind and soft to [me]3525-their host as if [he]1855-my son were courting [me]3525-their host , like . [He]1855-my son loved [me]3525-their host above a bit ; and am [I]3525-their host to leave [him]1855-my son now to dree all the cruel slander [they]7139-they 'll put upon [him]1855-my son ? [I]3525-their host can pray for [him]1855-my son at each hard word [they]7139-they say against [him]1855-my son , if [I]3525-their host can do nought else ; and [he]1855-my son 'll know what [[his]1855-my son mother]787-his mother is doing for [him]1855-my son , [poor lad]1482-poor lad , by the look on [my]3525-their host face . "[3525-their host] Still [they]3528-they made some look , or gesture of opposition to [her]3529-her wishes . [She]3529-her turned sharp round on [Mary]145-mary , the old object of [her]3529-her pettish attacks , and said , " Now , [wench]5103-wench ! once for all ! [I]3529-her tell [yo]5103-wench this . _ [He]1855-my son _ could never guide [me]3529-her ; and [he]1855-my son 'd sense enough not to try . What [he]1855-my son could na do , do n't [you]5103-wench try . [I]3529-her shall go to [Liverpool]17-liverpool to - morrow , and find [[my]3529-her lad]1544-my lad , and stay with [him]1544-my lad through thick and thin ; and if [he]1544-my lad dies , why , perhaps , God of [His]1855-my son mercy will take [me]3529-her too . The grave is a sure cure for an aching heart . "[3529-her] [She]3529-her sank back in [her]3529-her chair , quite exhausted by the sudden effort [she]3529-her had made ; but if [they]3530-they even offered to speak , [she]3529-her cut [them]3530-they short ( whatever the subject might be ) , with the repetition of the same words , " [I]3529-her shall go to [Liverpool]17-liverpool . "[3529-her] No more could be said , [the doctor]684-the doctor 's opinion had been so undecided ; [Mr. Bridgenorth]353-mr. bridgenorth had given [his]353-mr. bridgenorth legal voice in favour of [her]3529-her going , and [Mary]145-mary was obliged to relinquish the idea of persuading [her]3529-her to remain at [home]4755-home , if indeed under all the circumstances it could be thought desirable . " Best way will be , "[156-job] said [Job]156-job , " for [me]156-job to hunt out [Will]146-alice , early to - morrow morning , and [yo]145-mary , [Mary]145-mary , come at after with [Jane Wilson]130-jane wilson . [I]156-job know [a decent woman]7144-a decent woman where [yo]145-mary two can have a bed , and where [we]7145-we may meet together when [I]156-job 've found [Will]130-jane wilson , afore going to [Mr. Bridgenorth]353-mr. bridgenorth 's at two o'clock ; for , [I]156-job can tell [him]353-mr. bridgenorth , [I]156-job 'll not trust none of [[his]353-mr. bridgenorth clerks]7146-his clerks for hunting up Will , if [Jem]154-jem 's life is to depend on it . "[156-job] Now [Mary]145-mary disliked this plan inexpressibly ; [her]145-mary dislike was partly grounded on reason , and partly on feeling . [She]145-mary could not bear the idea of deputing to any one the active measures necessary to be taken in order to save [Jem]154-jem . [She]145-mary felt as if they were [her]145-mary duty , [her]145-mary right . [She]145-mary durst not trust to [any one]504-any one the completion of [her]145-mary plan ; [they]504-any one might not have energy , or perseverance , or desperation enough to follow out the slightest chance ; and [her]145-mary love would endow [her]145-mary with all these qualities , independently of the terrible alternative which awaited [her]145-mary in case all failed and [Jem]154-jem was condemned . [No one]1202-no one could have [her]145-mary motives ; and consequently [no one]1202-no one could have [her]145-mary sharpened brain , [her]145-mary despairing determination . Besides ( only that was purely selfish ) , [she]145-mary could not endure the suspense of remaining quiet , and only knowing the result when all was accomplished . So with vehemence and impatience [she]145-mary rebutted every reason [Job]156-job adduced for [his]156-job plan ; and of course , thus opposed , by what appeared to [him]156-job wilfulness , [he]156-job became more resolute , and angry words were exchanged , and a feeling of estrangement rose up between [them]3536-they , for a time , as [they]3536-they walked homewards . But then came in [Margaret]157-margaret with [her]157-margaret gentleness , like [an angel of peace]3537-an angel of peace , so calm and reasonable , that [both]876-both felt ashamed of [their]876-both irritation , and tacitly left the decision to [her]157-margaret ( only , by the way , [I]0-i think [Mary]145-mary could never have submitted if it had gone against [her]145-mary , penitent and tearful as was [her]145-mary manner now to [Job]156-job , [the good old man who was helping [her]145-mary to work for [Jem]154-jem]3539-the good old man who was helping her to work for jem , although [they]3536-they differed as to the manner ) . " [Mary]145-mary had better go , "[157-margaret] said [Margaret]157-margaret to [[her]157-margaret grandfather]1036-her grandfather , in a low tone , " [I]157-margaret know what [she]145-mary 's feeling , and it will be a comfort to [her]145-mary soon , may be , to think [she]145-mary did all [she]145-mary could [herself]145-mary . [She]145-mary would perhaps fancy it might have been different ; do , [grandfather]4996-grandfather , let [her]145-mary . "[157-margaret] [Margaret]157-margaret had still , [you]3541-you see , little or no belief in [Jem]154-jem 's innocence ; and besides , [she]157-margaret thought if [Mary]145-mary saw [Will]154-jem , and heard [herself]145-mary from [him]154-jem that [Jem]154-jem had not been with [him]154-jem that Thursday night , it would in a measure break the force of the blow which was impending . " Let [me]157-margaret lock up [house]686-house , [grandfather]4996-grandfather , for a couple of days , and go and stay with [Alice]146-alice . It 's but [little one like [me]157-margaret]7150-little one like me can do , [I]157-margaret know "[157-margaret] ( [she]157-margaret added softly ) ; " but , by the blessing o ' [God]224-god , [I]157-margaret 'll do it and welcome ; and here comes one kindly use o ' money , [I]157-margaret can hire [them]7151-them as will do for [her]146-alice what [I]157-margaret can not . [Mrs. Davenport]219-mrs. davenport is a willing body , and [one who knows sorrow and sickness]7152-one who knows sorrow and sickness , and [I]157-margaret can pay [her]146-alice for [her]146-alice time , and keep [her]146-alice there pretty near altogether . So let that be settled . And [you]4996-grandfather take [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson , [dear grandad]7153-dear grandad , and let [Mary]145-mary go find [Will]134-mrs. wilson , and [you]4996-grandfather can [all]4906-all meet together at after , and [I]157-margaret 'm sure [I]157-margaret wish [you]4996-grandfather luck . "[157-margaret] [Job]156-job consented with only a few dissenting grunts ; but on the whole , with a very good grace for [an old man who had been so positive only a few minutes before]3542-an old man who had been so positive only a few minutes before . [Mary]145-mary was thankful for [Margaret]157-margaret 's interference . [She]145-mary did not speak , but threw [her]145-mary arms round [Margaret]157-margaret 's neck , and put up [her]145-mary rosy - red mouth to be kissed ; and even [Job]156-job was attracted by the pretty , child - like gesture ; and when [she]145-mary drew near [him]156-job , afterwards , like a little creature sidling up to [some person whom it feels to have offended]3543-some person whom it feels to have offended , [he]156-job bent down and blessed [her]145-mary , as if [she]145-mary had been [a child of [his]156-job own]3544-a child of his own . To [Mary]145-mary [the old man]6643-the old man 's blessing came like words of power . CHAPTER XXVI . THE JOURNEY TO [LIVERPOOL]17-liverpool . " Like a bark upon [the sea]4983-the sea , Life is floating over death ; Above , below , encircling [thee]7156-thee , Danger lurks in every breath . Parted art [thou]7156-thee from the grave Only by a plank most frail ; Tossed upon the restless wave , Sport of every fickle gale . Let the skies be e'er so clear , And so calm and still [the sea]4983-the sea , Shipwreck yet has [he]6643-the old man to fear , Who life 's voyager will be . "[6643-the old man] RĂœCKERT . [The early trains for [Liverpool]17-liverpool]3546-the early trains for liverpool , on Monday morning , were crowded by [attorneys]3547-attorneys , [attorneys ' clerks]3548-attorneys ' clerks , [plaintiffs]3549-plaintiffs , [defendants]3550-defendants , and [witnesses]3551-witnesses , all going to [the Assizes]3552-the assizes . [They]3546-the early trains for liverpool were [a motley assembly]3553-a motley assembly , each with some cause for anxiety stirring at [his]6643-the old man heart ; though , after all , that is saying little or nothing , for [we]3554-we are all of [us]3554-we in the same predicament through life ; each with a fear and a hope from childhood to death . Among [the passengers]3555-the passengers there was [Mary Barton]145-mary , dressed in the blue gown and obnoxious plaid shawl . Common as [railroads]3556-railroads are now in all places as a means of transit , and especially in [Manchester]1-manchester , [Mary]145-mary had never been on one before ; and [she]145-mary felt bewildered by the hurry , the noise of [people]4744-people , and bells , and horns ; the whiz and the scream of [the arriving trains]3558-the arriving trains . The very journey itself seemed to [her]145-mary a matter of wonder . [She]145-mary had a back seat , and looked towards [the factory - chimneys]3559-the factory - chimneys , and the cloud of smoke which hovers over [Manchester]1-manchester , with a feeling akin to the " Heimweh . "[145-mary] [She]145-mary was losing sight of the familiar objects of [her]145-mary childhood for the first time ; and unpleasant as those objects are to most , [she]145-mary yearned after them with some of the same sentiment which gives pathos to the thoughts of [the emigrant]3560-the emigrant . The cloud - shadows which give beauty to [Chat - Moss]101-chat - moss , [the picturesque old houses of [Newton]177-newton]3561-the picturesque old houses of newton , what were they to [Mary]145-mary , whose heart was full of many things ? Yet [she]145-mary seemed to look at [them]3562-them earnestly as [they]3562-them glided past ; but [she]145-mary neither saw nor heard . [She]145-mary neither saw nor heard till some well - known names fell upon [her]145-mary ear . [Two lawyers ' clerks]3563-two lawyers ' clerks were discussing the cases to come on that Assizes ; of course , " the murder - case , "[3563-two lawyers ' clerks] as it had come to be termed , held a conspicuous place in [their]3563-two lawyers ' clerks conversation . [They]3563-two lawyers ' clerks had no doubt of the result . " [Juries]7158-juries are always very unwilling to convict on circumstantial evidence , it is true , "[518-one] said [one]518-one , " but here there can hardly be any doubt . "[518-one] " If it had not been so clear a case , "[1048-the other] replied [the other]1048-the other , " [I]1048-the other should have said [they]3563-two lawyers ' clerks were injudicious in hurrying on the trial so much . Still , more evidence might have been collected . "[1048-the other] " [They]3563-two lawyers ' clerks tell [me]7159-me , "[7160-the first speaker,--"the people in gardener 's office] said [the first speaker,--"the people in [[Gardener]366-gardener 's office]7161-gardener 's office]7160-the first speaker,--"the people in gardener 's office [I]1048-the other mean,--that it was really feared [the old gentleman]2293-the old gentleman would have gone out of [his]2293-the old gentleman mind , if the trial had been delayed . [He]2293-the old gentleman was with [Mr. Gardener]366-gardener as many as seven times on Saturday , and called [him]2293-the old gentleman up at night to suggest that some letter should be written , or something done to secure the verdict . "[1048-the other] " [Poor old man]7163-poor old man , "[690-his companion] answered [[his]518-one companion]690-his companion , " who can wonder?--an only son,--such a death,--the disagreeable circumstances attending it ; [I]690-his companion had not time to read the _ Guardian _ on Saturday , but [I]690-his companion understand it was some dispute about [a factory girl]5870-a factory girl . "[690-his companion] " Yes , [some such person]7165-some such person . Of course [she]5870-a factory girl 'll be examined , and [Williams]367-williams will do it in style . [I]7160-the first speaker,--"the people in gardener 's office shall slip out from [[our]7166-our court]7167-our court to hear [him]2293-the old gentleman if [I]7160-the first speaker,--"the people in gardener 's office can hit the nick of time . "[7160-the first speaker,--"the people in gardener 's office] " And if [you]1048-the other can get a place , [you]1048-the other mean , for depend upon it [the court]604-the court will be crowded . "[1048-the other] " Ay , ay , [the ladies]7169-the ladies ( [sweet souls]7170-sweet souls ) will come in [shoals]7171-shoals to hear a trial for murder , and see [the murderer]6654-the murderer , and watch [the judge]6816-the judge put on [his]6816-the judge black cap . "[690-his companion] " And then go [home]4755-home and groan over [the Spanish ladies who take delight in bull - fights--'such unfeminine creatures]7175-the spanish ladies who take delight in bull - fights--'such unfeminine creatures ! ' "[1048-the other] Then [they]3567-they went on to other subjects . It was but another drop to [Mary]145-mary 's cup ; but [she]145-mary was nearly in that state which [Crabbe]360-crabbe describes , " For when so full the cup of sorrows flows Add but a drop , it instantly o'erflows . "[360-crabbe] And now [they]3567-they were in [the tunnel!--and]3568-the tunnel!--and now [they]3567-they were in [Liverpool]17-liverpool ; and [she]145-mary must rouse [herself]145-mary from the torpor of mind and body which was creeping over [her]145-mary ; the result of much anxiety and fatigue , and several sleepless nights . [She]145-mary asked [a policeman]4806-a policeman the way to [Milk House Yard]98-milk - house yard , and following [his]4806-a policeman directions with [the _ savoir faire _ of [a town - bred girl]3571-a town - bred girl]3570-the _ savoir faire _ of a town - bred girl , [she]145-mary reached [a little court leading out of [a busy , thronged street]3573-a busy , thronged street , not far from [the Docks]5006-the docks]3572-a little court leading out of a busy , thronged street , not far from the docks . When [she]145-mary entered [the quiet little yard]3575-the quiet little yard [she]145-mary stopped to regain [her]145-mary breath , and to gather strength , for [her]145-mary limbs trembled , and [her]145-mary heart beat violently . All the unfavourable contingencies [she]145-mary had , until now , forbidden [herself]145-mary to dwell upon , came forward to [her]145-mary mind . The possibility , the bare possibility , of [Jem]154-jem being [an accomplice in the murder]3576-an accomplice in the murder ; the still greater possibility that [he]154-jem had not fulfilled [his]154-jem intention of going part of the way with [Will]154-jem , but had been led off by some little accidental occurrence from [his]154-jem original intention ; and that [he]154-jem had spent the evening with [those , whom it was now too late to bring forward as witnesses]3577-those , whom it was now too late to bring forward as witnesses . But sooner or later [she]145-mary must know the truth ; so taking courage [she]145-mary knocked at the door of [a house]4761-a house . " Is this [Mrs. Jones]350-mrs. jones 's ? "[145-mary] [she]145-mary inquired . " Next door but one , "[145-mary] was the curt answer . And even this extra minute was a reprieve . [Mrs. Jones]350-mrs. jones was busy washing , and would have spoken angrily to [the person who knocked so gently at the door]3579-the person who knocked so gently at the door , if anger had been in [her]145-mary nature ; but [she]145-mary was [a soft , helpless kind of woman]3580-a soft , helpless kind of woman , and only sighed over the many interruptions [she]145-mary had had to [her]145-mary business that unlucky Monday morning . But the feeling which would have been anger in a more impatient temper , took the form of prejudice against [the disturber]3581-the disturber , whoever [he]3582-he or [she]3583-she might be . [Mary]145-mary 's fluttered and excited appearance strengthened this prejudice in [Mrs. Jones]350-mrs. jones 's mind , as [she]145-mary stood , stripping the soap - suds off [her]145-mary arms , while [she]145-mary eyed [[her]145-mary visitor]5529-her visitor , and waited to be told what [her]145-mary business was . But no words would come . [Mary]145-mary 's voice seemed choked up in [her]145-mary throat . " Pray what do [you]145-mary want , [young woman]1835-young woman ? "[145-mary] coldly asked [Mrs. Jones]350-mrs. jones at last . " [I]350-mrs. jones want -- Oh ! is [Will Wilson]7177-will wilson [here]5235-here ? "[350-mrs. jones] " No , [he]7177-will wilson is not , "[350-mrs. jones] replied [Mrs. Jones]350-mrs. jones , inclining to shut the door in [her]350-mrs. jones face . " Is [he]7177-will wilson not come back from [the Isle of Man]2708-the isle of man ? "[145-mary] asked [Mary]145-mary , sickening . " [He]7177-will wilson never went ; [he]7177-will wilson stayed in [Manchester]1-manchester too long ; as perhaps [you]350-mrs. jones know , already . "[145-mary] And again the door seemed closing . But [Mary]145-mary bent forwards with suppliant action ( as some young tree bends , when blown by the rough , autumnal wind ) , and gasped out , " Tell [me]145-mary -- tell [me]145-mary -- where is [he]7177-will wilson ? "[145-mary] [Mrs. Jones]350-mrs. jones suspected some love affair , and , perhaps , [one of not the most creditable kind]3585-one of not the most creditable kind ; but the distress of [the pale young creature before [her]145-mary]3586-the pale young creature before her was so obvious and so pitiable , that were [she]145-mary ever so sinful , [Mrs. Jones]350-mrs. jones could no longer uphold [her]350-mrs. jones short , reserved manner . " [He]7177-will wilson 's gone this very morning , [[my]350-mrs. jones poor girl]7180-my poor girl . Step in , and [I]350-mrs. jones 'll tell [you]145-mary about it . "[350-mrs. jones] " Gone ! "[145-mary] cried [Mary]145-mary . " How gone ? [I]350-mrs. jones must see [him,--it]7181-him,--it 's a matter of life and death : [he]7177-will wilson can save [the innocent]7004-the innocent from being hanged,--he can not be gone,--how gone ? "[350-mrs. jones] " Sailed , [[my]350-mrs. jones dear]5712-my dear ! sailed in the _ [John Cropper]346-john cropper _ this very blessed morning . "[350-mrs. jones] " Sailed ! "[350-mrs. jones] CHAPTER XXVII . IN [THE LIVERPOOL DOCKS]3587-the liverpool docks . " [Yon]7184-yon is [[our]7185-our quay]7186-our quay ! Hark to the clamour in [that miry road]7187-that miry road , Bounded and narrowed by [yon]7184-yon vessel 's load ; The lumbering wealth [she]7177-will wilson empties round [the place]623-the place , Package and parcel , hogshead , chest and case : While [the loud seaman]7189-the loud seaman and [the angry hind]7190-the angry hind , Mingling in business , bellow to the wind . "[360-crabbe] [CRABBE]360-crabbe . [Mary]145-mary staggered into [the house]803-the house . [Mrs. Jones]350-mrs. jones placed [her]145-mary tenderly in a chair , and there stood bewildered by [her]145-mary side . " Oh , [father]4863-father ! [father]4863-father ! "[145-mary] muttered [she]145-mary , " what have [you]4863-father done?--What must [I]145-mary do ? must [the innocent]7004-the innocent die?--or [he]7004-the innocent -- whom [I]145-mary fear -- [I]145-mary fear -- oh ! what am [I]145-mary saying ? "[145-mary] said [she]145-mary , looking round affrighted , and seemingly reassured by [Mrs. Jones]350-mrs. jones 's countenance , " [I]145-mary am so helpless , so weak,--but [a poor girl]5875-a poor girl after all . How can [I]145-mary tell what is right ? [Father]245-father ! [you]4863-father have always been so kind to [me,--and]7195-me,--and [you]4863-father to be -- never mind -- never mind , all will come right in the grave . "[145-mary] " Save [us]7196-us , and bless [us]7196-us ! "[350-mrs. jones] exclaimed [Mrs. Jones]350-mrs. jones , " if [I]350-mrs. jones do n't think [she]145-mary 's gone out of [her]145-mary wits ! "[350-mrs. jones] " No , [I]145-mary 'm not ! "[145-mary] said [Mary]145-mary , catching at the words , and with a strong effort controlling the mind [she]145-mary felt to be wandering , while the red blood flushed to scarlet the heretofore white cheek , " [I]350-mrs. jones 'm not out of [my]350-mrs. jones senses ; there is so much to be done -- so much -- and [no one]1202-no one but [me]350-mrs. jones to do it , [you]4863-father know,--though [I]350-mrs. jones ca n't rightly tell what it is , "[350-mrs. jones] looking up with bewilderment into [Mrs. Jones]350-mrs. jones 's face . " [I]350-mrs. jones must not go mad whatever comes -- at least not yet . No ! "[350-mrs. jones] ( bracing [herself]145-mary up ) " something may yet be done , and [I]350-mrs. jones must do it . Sailed ! did [you]4863-father say ? [The _ John Cropper _]346-john cropper ? Sailed ? "[350-mrs. jones] " [Ay]305-ay ! [she]145-mary went out of [dock]7198-dock last night , to be ready for the morning 's tide . "[350-mrs. jones] " [I]145-mary thought [she]145-mary was not to sail till to - morrow , "[145-mary] murmured [Mary]145-mary . " So did [Will]154-jem ( [he]154-jem 's lodged [here]5235-here long , so [we]7200-we all call [him]154-jem ' Will ' ) , "[350-mrs. jones] replied [Mrs. Jones]350-mrs. jones . " [The mate]7201-the mate had told [him]154-jem so , [I]350-mrs. jones believe , and [he]154-jem never knew different till [he]154-jem got to [Liverpool]17-liverpool on Friday morning ; but as soon as [he]154-jem heard , [he]154-jem gave up going to [the Isle o ' Man]7202-the isle o ' man , and just ran over to [Rhyl]104-rhyl with [the mate]7201-the mate , one [John Harris]368-john harris , as has [friends]4851-friends a bit beyond [Abergele]105-abergele ; [you]7205-you may have heard [him]7201-the mate speak on [him]7201-the mate , for [they]4851-friends are [great chums]7206-great chums , though [I]350-mrs. jones 've [my]350-mrs. jones own opinion of [Harris]368-john harris . "[350-mrs. jones] " And [he]154-jem 's sailed ? "[145-mary] repeated [Mary]145-mary , trying by repetition to realise the fact to [herself]145-mary . " Ay , [he]154-jem went on board last night to be ready for the morning 's tide , as [I]145-mary said afore , and [[my]145-mary boy]5142-my boy went to see [the ship]5017-the ship go down [the river]7209-the river , and came back all agog with the sight . Here , [Charley]369-charley , [Charley]369-charley ! "[145-mary] [She]145-mary called out loudly for [[her]145-mary son]2056-her son : but [Charley]369-charley was one of [those boys who are never " far to seek]7210-those boys who are never " far to seek , "[145-mary] as [the Lancashire people]2260-the lancashire people say , when any thing is going on ; a mysterious conversation , an unusual event , a fire , or a riot , any thing , in short ; [such boys]3591-such boys are [the little omnipresent people of this world]3592-the little omnipresent people of this world . [Charley]369-charley had , in fact , been [spectator and auditor]3593-spectator and auditor all this time ; though for a little while [he]369-charley had been engaged in " dollying "[3593-spectator and auditor] and a few other mischievous feats in the washing line , which had prevented [his]369-charley attention from being fully given to [[his]369-charley mother]787-his mother 's conversation with [the strange girl who had entered]3595-the strange girl who had entered . " Oh , [Charley]369-charley ! there [you]369-charley are ! Did [you]369-charley not see [the _ John Cropper _]346-john cropper sail down [the river]7209-the river this morning ? Tell [the young woman]6807-the young woman about it , for [I]369-charley think [she]6807-the young woman hardly credits [me]369-charley . "[369-charley] " [I]369-charley saw [her]6807-the young woman tugged down [the river]7209-the river by [a steam - boat]7214-a steam - boat , which comes to same thing , "[369-charley] replied [he]369-charley . " Oh ! if [I]369-charley had but come last night ! "[369-charley] moaned [Mary]145-mary . " But [I]369-charley never thought of it . [I]369-charley never thought but what [he]369-charley knew right when [he]369-charley said [he]369-charley would be back from [the Isle of Man]97-the isle of man on Monday morning , and not afore -- and now [some one]5544-some one must die for [my]369-charley negligence ! "[369-charley] " Die ! "[4980-the lad] exclaimed [the lad]4980-the lad . " How ? "[4980-the lad] " Oh ! Will would have proved an _ alibi_,--but [he]369-charley 's gone,--and what am [I]369-charley to do ? "[369-charley] " Do n't give it up yet , "[3597-the energetic boy , interested at once in the case] cried [the energetic boy , interested at once in the case]3597-the energetic boy , interested at once in the case ; " let 's have a try for [him]369-charley . [We]7216-we are but where [we]7216-we were if [we]7216-we fail . "[3597-the energetic boy , interested at once in the case] [Mary]145-mary roused [herself]145-mary . The sympathetic " [we]7216-we "[369-charley] gave [her]145-mary heart and hope . " But what can be done ? [You]4980-the lad say [he]369-charley 's sailed ; what can be done ? "[369-charley] But [she]145-mary spoke louder , and in a more life - like tone . " No ! [I]145-mary did not say [he]369-charley 'd sailed ; [mother]4845-mother said that , and [women]4730-women know nought about such matters . [You]4980-the lad see "[145-mary] ( proud of [his]4980-the lad office of [instructor]3598-instructor , and insensibly influenced , as all about [her]145-mary were , by [Mary]145-mary 's sweet , earnest , lovely countenance ) " there 's sand - banks at [the mouth of [the river]7209-the river]7219-the mouth of the river , and [ships]7221-ships ca n't get over them but at high - water ; especially ships of heavy burden , like [the _ John Cropper _]346-john cropper . Now , [she]346-john cropper was tugged down [the river]7209-the river at low water , or pretty near , and will have to lie some time before the water will be high enough to float [her]346-john cropper over [the banks]7223-the banks . So hold up [your]4980-the lad head,--you've a chance yet , though may be but a poor one . "[145-mary] " But what must [I]145-mary do ? "[145-mary] asked [Mary]145-mary , to whom all this explanation had been a vague mystery . " Do ! "[3599-the boy] said [the boy]3599-the boy , impatiently , " why , have not [I]3599-the boy told [you]145-mary ? [Only women]7224-only women ( begging [your]145-mary pardon ) are so stupid at understanding about any thing belonging to the [sea;--you]7225-sea;--you must get [a boat]7226-a boat , and make all haste , and sail after him,--after [the _ John Cropper]346-john cropper _ . [You]4980-the lad may overtake [her]346-john cropper , or [you]4980-the lad may not . It 's just a chance ; but [she]346-john cropper 's heavy laden , and that 's in [your]4980-the lad favour . [She]346-john cropper 'll draw many feet of water . "[3599-the boy] [Mary]145-mary had humbly and eagerly ( oh , how eagerly ! ) listened to [this young Sir Oracle]3600-this young sir oracle 's speech ; but try as [she]145-mary would , [she]145-mary could only understand that [she]145-mary must make haste , and sail -- somewhere-- " [I]145-mary beg [your]4980-the lad pardon , "[145-mary] ( and [her]145-mary little acknowledgment of inferiority in this speech pleased [the lad]4980-the lad , and made [him]4980-the lad [her]145-mary still more zealous friend ) . " [I]145-mary beg [your]4980-the lad pardon , "[145-mary] said [she]145-mary , " but [I]145-mary do n't know where to get [a boat]7226-a boat . Are there [boat - stands]7228-boat - stands ? "[145-mary] [The lad]4980-the lad laughed outright . " [You]145-mary 're not long in [Liverpool]17-liverpool , [I]4980-the lad guess . [Boat - stands]7228-boat - stands ! No ; go down to [the pier,--any pier]7230-the pier,--any pier will do , and hire a boat,--you'll be at no loss when once [you]145-mary are [there]873-there . Only make haste . "[4980-the lad] " Oh , [you]4980-the lad need not tell [me]145-mary that , if [I]145-mary but knew how , "[145-mary] said [Mary]145-mary , trembling with eagerness . " But [you]4980-the lad say right,--I never was [here]5235-here before , and [I]145-mary do n't know [my]145-mary way to [the place [you]4980-the lad speak on]7233-the place you speak on ; only tell [me]145-mary , and [I]145-mary 'll not lose a minute . "[145-mary] " [Mother]161-mother ! "[3603-the wilful lad] said [the wilful lad]3603-the wilful lad , " [I]3603-the wilful lad 'm going to show [her]145-mary the way to [the pier]7234-the pier ; [I]3603-the wilful lad 'll be back in an hour,--or so,-- "[3603-the wilful lad] [he]3603-the wilful lad added in a lower tone . And before [the gentle Mrs. Jones]350-mrs. jones could collect [her]350-mrs. jones scattered wits sufficiently to understand half of the hastily formed plan , [[her]350-mrs. jones son]2056-her son was scudding down [the street]4821-the street , closely followed by [Mary]145-mary 's half - running steps . Presently [he]3603-the wilful lad slackened [his]3603-the wilful lad pace sufficiently to enable [him]3603-the wilful lad to enter into conversation with [Mary]145-mary , for once escaped from the reach of [[his]3603-the wilful lad mother]787-his mother 's recalling voice , [he]3603-the wilful lad thought [he]3603-the wilful lad might venture to indulge [his]3603-the wilful lad curiosity . " [Ahem!--What]7235-ahem!--what 's [your]145-mary name ? It 's so awkward to be calling [you]145-mary [young woman]1835-young woman . "[3603-the wilful lad] " [My]145-mary name is [Mary,--Mary Barton]145-mary , "[145-mary] answered [she]145-mary , anxious to propitiate one who seemed so willing to exert [himself]3603-the wilful lad in [her]145-mary behalf , or else [she]145-mary grudged every word which caused the slightest relaxation in [her]145-mary speed , although [her]145-mary chest seemed tightened , and [her]145-mary head throbbing , from the rate at which [they]3607-they were walking . " And [you]145-mary want [Will Wilson]154-jem to prove an _ alibi_--is that it ? "[145-mary] " Yes -- oh , yes -- can [we]3607-they not cross now ? "[145-mary] " No , wait a minute ; it 's the teagle hoisting above [your]145-mary head [I]145-mary 'm afraid of;--and who is it that 's to be tried ? "[145-mary] " [Jem]154-jem ; oh , [lad]1512-lad ! ca n't [we]3607-they get past ? "[145-mary] [They]3607-they rushed under the great bales quivering in the air above [their]3607-they heads and pressed onwards for a few minutes , till [Master Charley]370-charley again saw fit to walk a little slower , and ask a few more questions . " [Mary]145-mary , is [Jem]154-jem [[your]145-mary brother]7238-your brother , or [[your]145-mary sweetheart]6967-your sweetheart , that [you]145-mary 're so set upon saving [him]154-jem ? "[370-charley] " No -- no , "[3608-you] replied [she]3608-you , but with something of hesitation , that made [the shrewd boy]3609-the shrewd boy yet more anxious to clear up the mystery . " Perhaps [he]154-jem 's [[your]145-mary cousin]7240-your cousin , then ? Many [a girl]577-a girl has [a cousin who has not a sweetheart]7242-a cousin who has not a sweetheart . "[3608-you] " No , [he]154-jem 's neither [kith]7243-kith nor kin to [me]3608-you . What 's the matter ? What are [you]370-charley stopping for ? "[3608-you] said [she]3608-you , with nervous terror , as [Charley]370-charley turned back a few steps , and peered up [a side street]3610-a side street . " Oh , nothing to flurry [you]3608-you so , [Mary]145-mary . [I]3608-you heard [you]3608-you say to [mother]4845-mother [you]3608-you had never been in [Liverpool]17-liverpool before , and if [you]3608-you 'll only look up [this street]1277-this street [you]3608-you may see the back windows of [[our]7246-we Exchange]7247-our exchange . [Such a building as [yon]3608-you is]7248-such a building as yon is ! with ' [natomy]371-natomy hiding under a blanket , and [Lord Admiral Nelson]372-lord admiral nelson , and [a few more people in the middle of [the court]604-the court]7249-a few more people in the middle of the court ! No ! come here , "[3608-you] as [Mary]145-mary , in [her]145-mary eagerness , was looking at any window that caught [her]145-mary eye first , to satisfy [the boy]3599-the boy . " Here , then , now [you]3608-you can see it . [You]3608-you can say , now , [you]3608-you 've seen [Liverpool Exchange]106-liverpool exchange . "[3608-you] " Yes , to be sure -- it 's a beautiful window , [I]3608-you 'm sure . But are [we]7246-we near [the boats]7251-the boats ? [I]3608-you 'll stop as [I]3608-you come back , [you]3608-you know ; only [I]3608-you think [we]7246-we 'd better get on now . "[3608-you] " Oh ! if the wind 's in [your]3608-you favour , [you]3608-you 'll be down [the river]7209-the river in no time , and catch Will , [I]3608-you 'll be bound ; and if it 's not , why , [you]3608-you know , the minute it took [you]3608-you to look at [the Exchange]7253-the exchange will be neither here nor there . "[3608-you] Another rush onwards , till [one of the long crossings near [the docks]5006-the docks]3612-one of the long crossings near the docks caused a stoppage , and gave [Mary]145-mary time for breathing , and [Charley]370-charley leisure to ask another question . " [You]3608-you 've never said where [you]3608-you come from ? "[370-charley] " [Manchester]1-manchester , "[145-mary] replied [she]145-mary . " Eh , then ! [you]3608-you 've a power of things to see . [Liverpool]17-liverpool beats [Manchester]1-manchester hollow , [they]17-liverpool say . [A nasty , smoky hole]7254-a nasty , smoky hole , bean't it ? Are [you]3608-you bound to live [there]873-there ? "[145-mary] " Oh , yes ! it 's [[my]3608-you home]5584-my home . "[3608-you] " Well , [I]145-mary do n't think [I]145-mary could abide [a home in the middle of smoke]7257-a home in the middle of smoke . Look there ! now [you]3608-you see [the river]7209-the river ! That 's something now [you]3608-you 'd give a deal for in [Manchester]1-manchester . Look ! "[145-mary] And [Mary]145-mary did look , and saw down an opening made in the forest of masts belonging to the vessels in [dock]7198-dock , [the glorious river]3615-the glorious river , along which [white - sailed ships]3616-white - sailed ships were gliding with [the ensigns of [all nations]3618-all nations]3617-the ensigns of all nations , not " braving the battle , "[3608-you] but telling of [the distant lands]3619-the distant lands , spicy or frozen , that sent to [that mighty mart]3620-that mighty mart for [their]3620-that mighty mart comforts or [their]3620-that mighty mart luxuries ; [she]145-mary saw [small boats]3621-small boats passing to and fro on [that glittering highway]3622-that glittering highway , but [she]145-mary also saw such puffs and clouds of smoke from [the countless steamers]3623-the countless steamers , that [she]145-mary wondered at [Charley]370-charley 's intolerance of the smoke of [Manchester]1-manchester . Across [the swing - bridge]3624-the swing - bridge , along [the pier,--and]3625-the pier,--and [they]3626-they stood breathless by [a magnificent dock]3627-a magnificent dock , where hundreds of [ships]7221-ships lay motionless during the process of loading and unloading . The cries of [the sailors]5007-the sailors , the variety of languages used by [the passers - by]5408-the passers - by , and the entire novelty of the sight compared with any thing which [Mary]145-mary had ever seen , made [her]145-mary feel most helpless and forlorn ; and [she]145-mary clung to [[her]145-mary young guide]3631-her young guide as to one who alone by [his]3631-her young guide superior knowledge could interpret between [her]145-mary and [the new race of men by whom [she]145-mary was surrounded,--for [a new race sailors]3633-a new race sailors might reasonably be considered]3632-the new race of men by whom she was surrounded,--for a new race sailors might reasonably be considered , to [a girl who had hitherto seen [none but inland dwellers]3635-none but inland dwellers]3634-a girl who had hitherto seen none but inland dwellers , and [those for the greater part factory people]3636-those for the greater part factory people . In [that new world of sight]3637-that new world of sight and sound , [she]145-mary still bore one prevailing thought , and though [her]145-mary eye glanced over [the ships]3638-the ships and [the wide - spreading river]3639-the wide - spreading river , [her]145-mary mind was full of the thought of reaching [Will]154-jem . " Why are [we]7259-we here ? "[145-mary] asked [she]145-mary of [Charley]370-charley . " There are [no little boats]7260-no little boats about , and [I]145-mary thought [I]145-mary was to go in [a little boat]7261-a little boat ; [those ships]7262-those ships are never meant for short distances , are [they]7262-those ships ? "[145-mary] " To be sure not , "[370-charley] replied [he]370-charley , rather contemptuously . " But the _ [John Cropper]346-john cropper _ lay in [this dock]7263-this dock , and [I]145-mary know [many of [the sailors]5007-the sailors]7264-many of the sailors ; and if [I]145-mary could see one [I]145-mary knew , [I]145-mary 'd ask [him]370-charley to run up the mast , and see if [he]370-charley could catch a sight of [her]7266-her in the offing . If [she]7266-her 's weighed [her]7266-her anchor no use for [your]145-mary going , [you]145-mary know . "[145-mary] [Mary]145-mary assented quietly to this speech , as if [she]145-mary were as careless as [Charley]370-charley seemed now to be about [her]145-mary overtaking [Will]154-jem ; but in truth [her]145-mary heart was sinking within [her]145-mary , and [she]145-mary no longer felt the energy which had hitherto upheld [her]145-mary . [Her]145-mary bodily strength was giving way , and [she]145-mary stood cold and shivering , although the noon - day sun beat down with considerable power on the shadeless spot where [she]145-mary was standing . " Here 's [Tom Bourne]373-tom bourne ! "[370-charley] said [Charley]370-charley ; and altering [his]370-charley manner from the patronising key in which [he]370-charley had spoken to [Mary]145-mary , [he]370-charley addressed [a weather - beaten old sailor who came rolling along the pathway where [they]3641-they stood , [his]3640-a weather - beaten old sailor who came rolling along the pathway where they stood , his hands in his pockets , and his quid in his mouth , with very much the air of one who had nothing to do but look about him , and spit right and left hands in [his]3640-a weather - beaten old sailor who came rolling along the pathway where they stood , his hands in his pockets , and his quid in his mouth , with very much the air of one who had nothing to do but look about him , and spit right and left pockets , and [his]3640-a weather - beaten old sailor who came rolling along the pathway where they stood , his hands in his pockets , and his quid in his mouth , with very much the air of one who had nothing to do but look about him , and spit right and left quid in [his]3640-a weather - beaten old sailor who came rolling along the pathway where they stood , his hands in his pockets , and his quid in his mouth , with very much the air of one who had nothing to do but look about him , and spit right and left mouth , with very much the air of one who had nothing to do but look about [him]3640-a weather - beaten old sailor who came rolling along the pathway where they stood , his hands in his pockets , and his quid in his mouth , with very much the air of one who had nothing to do but look about him , and spit right and left , and spit right and left]3640-a weather - beaten old sailor who came rolling along the pathway where they stood , his hands in his pockets , and his quid in his mouth , with very much the air of one who had nothing to do but look about him , and spit right and left ; addressing [this old tar]3642-this old tar , [Charley]370-charley made known to [him]3642-this old tar [his]370-charley wish in slang , which to [Mary]145-mary was almost inaudible , and quite unintelligible , and which [I]0-i am too much of [a land - lubber]3643-a land - lubber to repeat correctly . [Mary]145-mary watched looks and actions with a renovated keenness of perception . [She]145-mary saw [the old man]6643-the old man listen attentively to [Charley]370-charley ; [she]145-mary saw [him]6643-the old man eye [her]145-mary over from head to foot , and wind up [his]6643-the old man inspection with a little nod of approbation ( for [her]145-mary very shabbiness and poverty of dress were creditable signs to [the experienced old sailor]3645-the experienced old sailor ) ; and then [she]145-mary watched [him]6643-the old man leisurely swing [himself]6643-the old man on to [a ship in]3646-a ship in [the basin]3647-the basin , and , borrowing a glass , run up the mast with the speed of a monkey . " [He]6643-the old man 'll fall ! "[145-mary] said [she]145-mary , in affright , clutching at [Charley]370-charley 's arm , and judging [the sailor]5011-the sailor , from [his]6643-the old man storm - marked face and unsteady walk on [land]2343-land , to be much older than [he]6643-the old man really was . " Not [he]6643-the old man ! "[370-charley] said [Charley]370-charley . " [He]6643-the old man 's at the mast - head now . See ! [he]6643-the old man 's looking through [his]6643-the old man glass , and using [his]6643-the old man arms as steady as if [he]6643-the old man were on [dry land]7267-dry land . Why , [I]370-charley 've been up the mast , many and many a time ; only do n't tell [mother]4845-mother . [She]4845-mother thinks [I]370-charley 'm to be [a shoemaker]7269-a shoemaker , but [I]370-charley 've made up [my]370-charley mind to be [a sailor]4970-a sailor ; only there 's no good arguing with [a woman]5614-a woman . [You]3650-she 'll not tell [her]4845-mother , [Mary]145-mary ? "[370-charley] " Oh , see ! "[3650-she] exclaimed [she]3650-she ( [his]370-charley secret was very safe with [her]3650-she , for , in fact , [she]3650-she had not heard it ) . " See ! [he]370-charley 's coming down ; [he]370-charley 's down . Speak to [him]370-charley , [Charley]370-charley . "[3650-she] But unable to wait another instant [she]3650-she called out [herself]3650-she , " Can [you]370-charley see the _ [John Cropper _]346-john cropper ? Is [she]346-john cropper there yet ? "[3650-she] " Ay , ay , "[370-charley] [he]370-charley answered , and coming quickly up to [them]3651-they , [he]370-charley hurried [them]3651-they away to seek for [a boat]7226-a boat , saying the bar was already covered , and in an hour [the ship]5017-the ship would hoist [her]5017-the ship sails and be off . " [You]3651-they 've the wind right against [you]3651-they , and must use oars . No time to lose . "[3651-they] [They]3651-they ran to some steps leading down to [the water]4976-the water . [They]3651-they beckoned to [some watermen , who , suspecting the real state of the case]3655-some watermen , who , suspecting the real state of the case , appeared in no hurry for a fare , but leisurely brought [[their]3651-they boat]3656-their boat alongside the stairs , as if it were a matter of indifference to [them]3651-they whether [they]3651-they were engaged or not , while [they]3651-they conversed together in few words , and in an under - tone , respecting the charge [they]3651-they should make . " Oh , pray make haste , "[145-mary] called [Mary]145-mary . " [I]145-mary want [you]1152-the men to take [me]145-mary to the _ [John Cropper]346-john cropper _ . Where is [she]346-john cropper , [Charley]370-charley ? Tell [them]3655-some watermen , who , suspecting the real state of the case -- [I]145-mary do n't rightly know the words,--only make haste ! "[145-mary] " In the offing [she]346-john cropper is , sure enough , [miss]1623-miss , "[6444-one of the men] answered [one of [the men]1152-the men]6444-one of the men , shoving [Charley]370-charley on one side , regarding [him]370-charley as too young to be [a principal in the bargain]3659-a principal in the bargain . " [I]6444-one of the men do n't think [we]7273-us can go , [Dick]374-dick , "[6444-one of the men] said [he]6444-one of the men , with a wink to [[his]6444-one of the men companion]690-his companion ; " there 's [the gentleman over at [New Brighton]107-new brighton]7274-the gentleman over at new brighton as wants [us]7273-us . "[6444-one of the men] " But , mayhap , [the young woman]6807-the young woman will pay [us]7273-us handsome for giving [her]6807-the young woman a last look at [[her]6807-the young woman sweetheart]7276-her sweetheart , "[1048-the other] interposed [the other]1048-the other . " Oh , how much do [you]3662-the boatmen want ? Only make haste -- [I've]145-mary enough to pay [you]3662-the boatmen , but every moment is precious , "[145-mary] said [Mary]145-mary . " Ay , that it is . Less than an hour wo n't take [us]7273-us to [the mouth of [the river]7209-the river]7219-the mouth of the river , and [she]6807-the young woman 'll be off by two o'clock ! "[145-mary] [Poor Mary]145-mary 's ideas of " plenty of money , "[145-mary] however , were different to those entertained by [the boatmen]3662-the boatmen . Only fourteen or fifteen shillings remained out of the sovereign [Margaret]157-margaret had lent [her]157-margaret , and [the boatmen]3662-the boatmen , imagining " plenty "[3662-the boatmen] to mean no less than several pounds , insisted upon receiving a sovereign ( an exorbitant fare , by the bye , although reduced from [their]3662-the boatmen first demand of thirty shillings ) . While [Charley]370-charley , with [a boy]2722-a boy 's impatience of delay , and disregard of money , kept urging , " Give it ['em]7279-'em , [Mary]145-mary ; [they]3662-the boatmen 'll none of [them]3662-the boatmen take [you]145-mary for less . It 's [your]145-mary only chance . There 's [St. Nicholas]375-st. nicholas ringing one ! "[370-charley] " [I]157-margaret 've only got fourteen and ninepence , "[157-margaret] cried [she]157-margaret , in despair , after counting over [her]157-margaret money ; " but [I]157-margaret 'll give [you]145-mary [my]157-margaret shawl , and [you]145-mary can sell it for four or five shillings,--oh ! wo n't that much do ? "[157-margaret] asked [she]157-margaret , in such a tone of voice , that [they]3662-the boatmen must indeed have had hard hearts who could refuse such agonised entreaty . [They]3662-the boatmen took [her]157-margaret on board . And in less than five minutes [she]157-margaret was rocking and tossing in [a boat]7226-a boat for the first time in [her]157-margaret life , alone with [two rough , hard - looking men]3666-two rough , hard - looking men . CHAPTER XXVIII . " [JOHN CROPPER]346-john cropper , AHOY ! "[3662-the boatmen] " A wet sheet and [a flowing sea]7280-a flowing sea , A wind that follows fast And fills the white and rustling sail , And bends the gallant mast ! And bends the gallant mast , [[my]376-allan cunningham boys]7281-my boys , While , like the eagle free , Away [the good ship]7282-the good ship flies , and leaves [Old England]108-old england on the lee . "[376-allan cunningham] [ALLAN CUNNINGHAM]376-allan cunningham . [Mary]145-mary had not understood that [Charley]370-charley was not coming with [her]145-mary . In fact , [she]145-mary had not thought about it , till [she]145-mary perceived [his]370-charley absence , as [they]3667-they pushed off from [the landing - place]3668-the landing - place , and remembered that [she]145-mary had never thanked [him]370-charley for all [his]370-charley kind interest in [her]145-mary behalf ; and now [his]370-charley absence made [her]145-mary feel most lonely -- even [his]370-charley , [the little mushroom friend of an hour 's growth]3669-the little mushroom friend of an hour 's growth . [The boat]3670-the boat threaded [her]145-mary way through [the maze of [larger vessels]3672-larger vessels which surrounded [the shore]3673-the shore]3671-the maze of larger vessels which surrounded the shore , bumping against one , kept off by the oars from going right against another , overshadowed by a third , until at length [they]3667-they were fairly out on [the broad river]3674-the broad river , away from [either shore]3675-either shore ; the sights and sounds of [land]2343-land being lost in the distance . And then came a sort of pause . Both wind and tide were against [the two men]566-the two men , and labour as [they]3667-they would [they]3667-they made but little way . Once [Mary]145-mary in [her]145-mary impatience had risen up to obtain a better view of the progress [they]566-the two men had made , but [the men]1152-the men had roughly told [her]145-mary to sit down immediately , and [she]145-mary had dropped on [her]145-mary seat like [a chidden child]3679-a chidden child , although the impatience was still at [her]145-mary heart . But now [she]145-mary grew sure [they]566-the two men were turning off from the straight course which [they]566-the two men had hitherto kept on [the Cheshire side of [the river]7209-the river]3680-the cheshire side of the river , whither [they]566-the two men had gone to avoid the force of the current , and after a short time [she]145-mary could not help naming [her]145-mary conviction , as a kind of nightmare dread and belief came over [her]145-mary , that every thing animate and inanimate was in league against [her]145-mary one sole aim and object of overtaking Will . [They]1152-the men answered gruffly . [They]1152-the men saw [a boatman whom [they]1152-the men knew]3682-a boatman whom they knew , and were desirous of obtaining [his]3682-a boatman whom they knew services as [steersman]3683-steersman , so that [both might row with greater effect]3684-both might row with greater effect . [They]1152-the men knew what [they]1152-the men were about . So [she]145-mary sat silent with clenched hands while [the parley]3685-the parley went on , the explanation was given , the favour asked and granted . But [she]145-mary was sickening all the time with nervous fear . [They]566-the two men had been rowing a long , long time -- half a day it seemed , at least -- yet [Liverpool]17-liverpool appeared still close at hand , and [Mary]145-mary began almost to wonder that [the men]1152-the men were not as much disheartened as [she]145-mary was , when the wind , which had been hitherto against [them]566-the two men , dropped , and thin clouds began to gather over the sky , shutting out the sun , and casting a chilly gloom over every thing . There was not a breath of air , and yet it was colder than when the soft violence of the westerly wind had been felt . [The men]1152-the men renewed [their]1152-the men efforts . [The boat]3670-the boat gave a bound forwards at every pull of the oars . [The water]4976-the water was glassy and motionless , reflecting tint by tint of the Indian - ink sky above . [Mary]145-mary shivered , and [her]145-mary heart sank within [her]145-mary . Still now [they]566-the two men evidently were making progress . Then [the steersman]3690-the steersman pointed to a rippling line in [the river]7209-the river only a little way off , and [the men]1152-the men disturbed [Mary]145-mary , who was watching [the ships]3638-the ships that lay in what appeared to [her]145-mary [the open sea]3694-the open sea , to get at [their]1152-the men sails . [She]145-mary gave a little start , and rose . [Her]145-mary patience , [her]145-mary grief , and perhaps [her]145-mary silence , had begun to win upon [the men]1152-the men . " Yon second to [the norrard]7283-the norrard is the _ [John Cropper _]346-john cropper . Wind 's right now , and sails will soon carry [us]1152-the men alongside of [her]145-mary . "[3690-the steersman] [He]3690-the steersman had forgotten ( or perhaps [he]3690-the steersman did not like to remind [Mary]145-mary ) that the same wind which now bore [[their]1152-the men little craft]3696-their little craft along with easy , rapid motion , would also be favourable to the _ [John Cropper _]346-john cropper . But as [they]1152-the men looked with straining eyes , as if to measure the decreasing distance that separated [them]1152-the men from [her]145-mary , [they]1152-the men saw [her]145-mary sails unfurled and flap in the breeze , till , catching the right point , [they]1152-the men bellied forth into white roundness , and [the ship]5017-the ship began to plunge and heave , as if [she]145-mary were a living creature , impatient to be off . " [They]1152-the men 're heaving anchor ! "[3662-the boatmen] said one of [the boatmen]3662-the boatmen to [the others]2080-the others , as the faint musical cry of [the sailors]5007-the sailors came floating over the waters that still separated [them]1152-the men . Full of the spirit of the chase , though as yet ignorant of [Mary]145-mary 's motives , [the men]1152-the men sprang to hoist another sail . It was fully as much as [the boat]3670-the boat could bear , in the keen , gusty east wind which was now blowing , and [she]145-mary bent , and laboured , and ploughed , and creaked upbraidingly as if tasked beyond [her]145-mary strength ; but [she]145-mary sped along with a gallant swiftness . [They]1152-the men drew nearer , and [they]1152-the men heard the distant " ahoy "[1152-the men] more clearly . It ceased . The anchor was up , and [the ship]5017-the ship was away . [Mary]145-mary stood up , steadying [herself]145-mary by the mast , and stretched out [her]145-mary arms , imploring [the flying vessel]3704-the flying vessel to stay its course by that mute action , while the tears streamed down [her]145-mary cheeks . [The men]1152-the men caught up [their]1152-the men oars and hoisted [them]1152-the men in the air , and shouted to arrest attention . [They]1152-the men were seen by [the men aboard [the larger craft]3707-the larger craft]3706-the men aboard the larger craft ; but [they]1152-the men were too busy with all the confusion prevalent in [an outward - bound vessel]3708-an outward - bound vessel to pay much attention . There were coils of ropes and [seamen]3709-seamen 's chests to be stumbled over at every turn ; there were animals , not properly secured , roaming bewildered about [the deck]3710-the deck , adding [their]1152-the men pitiful lowings and bleatings to the aggregate of noises . There were carcases not cut up , looking like corpses of sheep and pigs rather than like mutton and pork ; there were [sailors running here and there and everywhere , having had no time to fall into method]3711-sailors running here and there and everywhere , having had no time to fall into method , and with [their]1152-the men minds divided between thoughts of [the land]5552-the land and [the people [they]1152-the men had left]3713-the people they had left , and the present duties on [board ship]2367-board ship ; while [the captain]2701-the captain strove hard to procure some kind of order by hasty commands given in a loud , impatient voice , to right and left , starboard and larboard , [cabin]3716-cabin and steerage . As [he]2701-the captain paced [the deck]3710-the deck with a chafed step , vexed at one or two little mistakes on the part of [the mate]7201-the mate , and suffering [himself]2701-the captain from the pain of separation from [wife]510-wife and [children]4826-children , but showing [his]2701-the captain suffering only by [his]2701-the captain outward irritation , [he]2701-the captain heard a hail from [the shabby little river - boat that was striving to overtake [[his]2701-the captain winged ship]3722-his winged ship]3721-the shabby little river - boat that was striving to overtake his winged ship . For [the men]1152-the men fearing that , as [the ship]5017-the ship was now fairly over the bar , [they]1152-the men should only increase the distance between [them]1152-the men , and being now within shouting range , had asked of [Mary]145-mary [her]145-mary more particular desire . [Her]145-mary throat was dry ; all musical sound had gone out of [her]145-mary voice ; but in a loud harsh whisper [she]145-mary told [the men]1152-the men [her]145-mary errand of life and death , and [they]1152-the men hailed [the ship]5017-the ship . " [We]1152-the men 're come for one [William Wilson]377-william wilson , who is wanted to prove an _ alibi _ in [[Liverpool]17-liverpool Assize Courts to - morrow]109-liverpool assize courts to - morrow . [James Wilson]154-jem is to be tried for a murder , done on Thursday night , when [he]154-jem was with [William Wilson]377-william wilson . Any thing more , [missis]4831-missis ? "[3727-the boat - man of mary] asked [the boat - man of [Mary]145-mary]3727-the boat - man of mary , in a lower voice , and taking [his]3727-the boat - man of mary hands down from [his]3727-the boat - man of mary mouth . " Say [I]3728-the boatman 'm [Mary Barton]145-mary . Oh , [the ship]5017-the ship is going on ! Oh , for the love of [Heaven]278-heaven , ask [them]3732-they to stop . "[3728-the boatman] [The boatman]3728-the boatman was angry at the little regard paid to [his]3727-the boat - man of mary summons , and called out again ; repeating the message with the name of [the young woman who sent it , and interlarding it with sailors]3729-the young woman who sent it , and interlarding it with sailors ' oaths . [The ship]5017-the ship flew along -- [away,--the boat]3731-away,--the boat struggled after . [They]3732-they could see [the captain]2701-the captain take [his]2701-the captain speaking - trumpet . And oh ! and alas ! [they]3732-they heard [his]2701-the captain words . [He]2701-the captain swore a dreadful oath ; [he]2701-the captain called [Mary]145-mary a disgraceful name ; and [he]2701-the captain said [he]2701-the captain would not stop [[his]2701-the captain ship]5944-his ship for any one , nor could [he]2701-the captain part with a single hand , whoever swung for it . The words came in unpitying clearness with [their]3732-they trumpet - sound . [Mary]145-mary sat down , looking like [one who prays in the death - agony]3735-one who prays in the death - agony . For [her]145-mary eyes were turned up to [that Heaven]3736-that heaven , where mercy dwelleth , while [her]145-mary blue lips quivered , though no sound came . Then [she]145-mary bowed [her]145-mary head and hid it in [her]145-mary hands . " Hark ! [yon sailor]7286-yon sailor hails [us]3732-they . "[145-mary] [She]145-mary looked up . And [her]145-mary heart stopped its beating to listen . [William Wilson]377-william wilson stood as near the stern of [the vessel]3737-the vessel as [he]377-william wilson could get ; and unable to obtain the trumpet from [the angry captain]3738-the angry captain , made a tube of [his]377-william wilson own hands . " So help [me]377-william wilson [God]224-god , [Mary Barton]145-mary , [I]377-william wilson 'll come back in [the pilot - boat]7287-the pilot - boat , time enough to save the life of [the innocent]7004-the innocent . "[377-william wilson] " What does [he]3738-the angry captain say ? "[145-mary] asked [Mary]145-mary wildly , as the voice died away in the increasing distance , while [the boatmen]3662-the boatmen cheered , in [their]3662-the boatmen kindled sympathy with [[their]3662-the boatmen passenger]3740-their passenger . " What does [he]3738-the angry captain say ? "[145-mary] repeated [she]145-mary . " Tell [me]145-mary . [I]145-mary could not hear . "[145-mary] [She]145-mary had heard with [her]145-mary ears , but [her]145-mary brain refused to recognise the sense . [They]3662-the boatmen repeated [his]3741-his speech , [all three]3742-all three speaking at once , with many comments ; while [Mary]145-mary looked at [them]3662-the boatmen and then at [the vessel now far away]3743-the vessel now far away . " [I]145-mary do n't rightly know about it , "[145-mary] said [she]145-mary , sorrowfully . " What is [the pilot - boat]7287-the pilot - boat ? "[3662-the boatmen] [They]3662-the boatmen told [her]145-mary , and [she]145-mary gathered the meaning out of [the sailors]5007-the sailors ' slang which enveloped it . There was a hope still , although so slight and faint . " How far does [the pilot]7290-the pilot go with [the ship]5017-the ship ? "[3662-the boatmen] To different distances [they]3662-the boatmen said . [Some pilots]3745-some pilots would go as far as [Holyhead]110-holyhead for the chance of [the homeward - bound vessels]3746-the homeward - bound vessels ; [others]737-others only took [the ships]3638-the ships over [the Banks]111-the banks . [Some captains]3749-some captains were more cautious than [others]737-others , and [the pilots]3751-the pilots had different ways . The wind was against [the homeward bound vessels]3752-the homeward bound vessels , so perhaps [the pilot aboard [the _]112-the _ [John Cropper]346-john cropper _]3753-the pilot aboard the _ john cropper _ would not care to go far out . " How soon would [he]3753-the pilot aboard the _ john cropper _ come back ? "[3753-the pilot aboard the _ john cropper _] There were [three boatmen]3754-three boatmen , and three opinions , varying from twelve hours to two days . Nay , [the man who gave [his]3755-the man who gave his vote for the longest time , on having his judgment disputed vote for the longest time , on having [his]3755-the man who gave his vote for the longest time , on having his judgment disputed judgment disputed]3755-the man who gave his vote for the longest time , on having his judgment disputed , grew stubborn , and doubled the time , and thought it might be the end of the week before [the pilot - boat]7287-the pilot - boat came [home]4755-home . [They]3754-three boatmen began disputing , and urging reasons ; and [Mary]145-mary tried to understand them ; but independently of [their]3754-three boatmen nautical language , a veil seemed drawn over [her]145-mary mind , and [she]145-mary had no clear perception of any thing that passed . [Her]145-mary very words seemed not [her]145-mary own , and beyond [her]145-mary power of control , for [she]145-mary found [herself]145-mary speaking quite differently to what [she]145-mary meant . One by one [her]145-mary hopes had fallen away , and left [her]145-mary desolate ; and though a chance yet remained , [she]145-mary could no longer hope . [She]145-mary felt certain it , too , would fade and vanish . [She]145-mary sank into a kind of stupor . All outward objects harmonised with [her]145-mary despair . The gloomy leaden sky,--the deep , dark waters below , of a still heavier shade of colour,--the cold , flat yellow shore in the distance , which no ray lightened up,--the nipping , cutting wind . [She]145-mary shivered with [her]145-mary depression of mind and body . The sails were taken down , of course , on the return to [Liverpool]17-liverpool , and the progress [they]3754-three boatmen made , rowing and tacking , was very slow . [The men]1152-the men talked together , disputing about [the pilots]3751-the pilots at first , and then about matters of local importance , in which [Mary]145-mary would have taken no interest at any time , and [she]145-mary gradually became drowsy ; irrepressibly so , indeed , for in spite of [her]145-mary jerking efforts to keep awake [she]145-mary sank away to the bottom of [the boat]3670-the boat , and there lay couched on a rough heap of sails , rope , and tackle of various kinds . The measured beat of the waters against the sides of [the boat]3670-the boat , and the musical boom of the more distant waves , were more lulling than silence , and [she]145-mary slept sound . Once [she]145-mary opened [her]145-mary eyes heavily , and dimly saw [the old gray , rough boatman ( who had stood out the most obstinately for the full fare]3762-the old gray , rough boatman ( who had stood out the most obstinately for the full fare ) covering [her]145-mary with [his]3762-the old gray , rough boatman ( who had stood out the most obstinately for the full fare thick pea - jacket . [He]3762-the old gray , rough boatman ( who had stood out the most obstinately for the full fare had taken it off on purpose , and was doing it tenderly in [his]3762-the old gray , rough boatman ( who had stood out the most obstinately for the full fare way , but before [she]145-mary could rouse [herself]145-mary up to thank [him]3762-the old gray , rough boatman ( who had stood out the most obstinately for the full fare [she]145-mary had dropped off to sleep again . At last , in the dusk of evening , [they]1152-the men arrived at [the landing - place from which [they]1152-the men had started some hours before]3763-the landing - place from which they had started some hours before . [The men]1152-the men spoke to [Mary]145-mary , but though [she]145-mary mechanically replied , [she]145-mary did not stir ; so , at length , [they]1152-the men were obliged to shake [her]145-mary . [She]145-mary stood up , shivering and puzzled as to [her]145-mary whereabouts . " Now tell [me]3765-the gray old man where [you]145-mary are bound to , [missis]4831-missis , "[3765-the gray old man] said [the gray old man]3765-the gray old man , " and maybe [I]3765-the gray old man can put [you]145-mary in the way . "[3765-the gray old man] [She]145-mary slowly comprehended what [he]3765-the gray old man said , and went through the process of recollection ; but very dimly , and with much labour . [She]145-mary put [her]145-mary hand into [her]145-mary pocket and pulled out [her]145-mary purse , and shook its contents into [the man]708-the man 's hand ; and then began meekly to unpin [her]145-mary shawl , although [they]1152-the men had turned away without asking for it . " No , no ! "[3767-the older man , who lingered on the step] said [the older man , who lingered on the step]3767-the older man , who lingered on the step before springing into [the boat]3670-the boat , and to whom [she]145-mary mutely offered the shawl . " Keep it ! [we]1152-the men donnot want it . It were only for to try [you,--some folks]7293-you,--some folks say [they]7293-you,--some folks 've no more blunt , when all the while [they]7293-you,--some folks 've getten a mint . "[3767-the older man , who lingered on the step] " Thank [you]708-the man , "[145-mary] said [she]145-mary , in a dull , low tone . " Where are [you]708-the man bound to ? [I]3769-the gruff old fellow axed that question afore , "[3769-the gruff old fellow] said [the gruff old fellow]3769-the gruff old fellow . " [I]145-mary do n't know . [I]145-mary 'm [a stranger]524-a stranger , "[145-mary] replied [she]145-mary , quietly , with a strange absence of anxiety under the circumstances . " But [you]145-mary mun find out then , "[708-the man] said [he]708-the man , sharply , " pier - head 's no place for [a young woman]7295-a young woman to be standing on , gape - saying . "[708-the man] " [I]145-mary 've a card somewhere as will tell [me]145-mary , "[145-mary] [she]145-mary answered , and [the man]708-the man , partly relieved , jumped into [the boat]3670-the boat , which was now pushing off to make way for the arrivals from [some steamer]3772-some steamer . [Mary]145-mary felt in [her]145-mary pocket for the card , on which was written the name of [the street where [she]145-mary was to have met [Mr. Bridgenorth]353-mr. bridgenorth at two o'clock]3773-the street where she was to have met mr. bridgenorth at two o'clock ; where [Job]156-job and [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson were to have been , and where [she]145-mary was to have learnt from the former the particulars of [some respectable lodging]3774-some respectable lodging . It was not to be found . [She]145-mary tried to brighten [her]145-mary perceptions , and felt again , and took out the little articles [her]145-mary pocket contained , [her]145-mary empty purse , [her]145-mary pocket - handkerchief , and such little things , but it was not there . In fact [she]145-mary had dropped it when , so eager to embark , [she]145-mary had pulled out [her]145-mary purse to reckon up [her]145-mary money . [She]145-mary did not know this , of course . [She]145-mary only knew it was gone . It added but little to the despair that was creeping over [her]145-mary . But [she]145-mary tried a little more to help [herself]145-mary , though every minute [her]145-mary mind became more cloudy . [She]145-mary strove to remember where [Will]134-mrs. wilson had lodged , but [she]145-mary could not ; name , [street]5398-street , every thing had passed away , and it did not signify ; better [she]145-mary were lost than found . [She]145-mary sat down quietly on the top step of [the landing]3776-the landing , and gazed down into the dark , dank water below . Once or twice a spectral thought loomed among the shadows of [her]145-mary brain ; a wonder whether beneath that cold dismal surface there would not be rest from the troubles of earth . But [she]145-mary could not hold an idea before [her]145-mary for two consecutive moments ; and [she]145-mary forgot what [she]145-mary thought about before [she]145-mary could act upon it . So [she]145-mary continued sitting motionless , without looking up , or regarding in any way the insults to which [she]145-mary was subjected . Through the darkening light [the old boatman]3777-the old boatman had watched [her]145-mary : interested in [her]145-mary in spite of [himself]3777-the old boatman , and [his]3777-the old boatman scoldings of [himself]3777-the old boatman . When [the landing - place]3668-the landing - place was once more comparatively clear , [he]3777-the old boatman made [his]3777-the old boatman way towards [it]3668-the landing - place , across [boats]3779-boats , and along planks , swearing at [himself]3777-the old boatman while [he]3777-the old boatman did so , for [an old fool]3780-an old fool . [He]3777-the old boatman shook [Mary]145-mary 's shoulder violently . " D---- [you]145-mary , [I]3777-the old boatman ask [you]145-mary again where [you]145-mary 're bound to ? Do n't sit there , stupid . Where are [you]145-mary going to ? "[3777-the old boatman] " [I]145-mary do n't know , "[145-mary] sighed [Mary]145-mary . " Come , come ; avast with that story . [You]145-mary said a bit ago [you]145-mary 'd a card , which was to tell [you]145-mary where to go . "[145-mary] " [I]145-mary had , but [I]145-mary 've lost it . Never mind . "[145-mary] [She]145-mary looked again down upon the black mirror below . [He]3777-the old boatman stood by [her]145-mary , striving to put down [his]3777-the old boatman better self ; but [he]3777-the old boatman could not . [He]3777-the old boatman shook [her]145-mary again . [She]145-mary looked up , as if [she]145-mary had forgotten [him]3777-the old boatman . " What do [you]3777-the old boatman want ? "[145-mary] asked [she]145-mary , wearily . " Come with [me]3777-the old boatman , and be d----d to [you]145-mary ! "[3777-the old boatman] replied [he]3777-the old boatman , clutching [her]145-mary arm to pull [her]145-mary up . [She]145-mary arose and followed [him]3777-the old boatman , with the unquestioning docility of [a little child]1319-a little child . CHAPTER XXIX . A TRUE BILL AGAINST [JEM]154-jem . " There are who , living by the legal pen , Are held in honour -- [honourable men]7296-honourable men . "[360-crabbe] [CRABBE]360-crabbe . At five minutes before two , [Job Legh]156-job stood upon the door - step of [the house where [Mr. Bridgenorth]353-mr. bridgenorth lodged at Assize time]3782-the house where mr. bridgenorth lodged at assize time . [He]156-job had left [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson at the dwelling of [a friend of [his]156-job]3783-a friend of his , who had offered [him]156-job [a room for [the old woman]937-the old woman and [Mary]145-mary]3784-a room for the old woman and mary : [a room which had frequently been [his]156-job , on [his]156-job occasional visits to [Liverpool]17-liverpool , but which [he]156-job was thankful now to have obtained for [them]3787-them , as [his]156-job own sleeping - place]3786-a room which had frequently been his , on his occasional visits to liverpool , but which he was thankful now to have obtained for them , as his own sleeping - place was a matter of indifference to [him]156-job , and [the town]1111-the town appeared crowded and disorderly on the eve of the Assizes . [He]156-job was shown in to [Mr. Bridgenorth]353-mr. bridgenorth , who was writing . [Mary]145-mary and [Will Wilson]3789-will wilson had not yet arrived , being , as [you]3790-you know , far away on [the broad sea]3791-the broad sea ; but of this [Job]156-job of course knew nothing , and [he]156-job did not as yet feel much anxiety about [their]3787-them non - appearance ; [he]156-job was more curious to know the result of [Mr. Bridgenorth]353-mr. bridgenorth 's interview that morning with [Jem]154-jem . " Why , yes , "[353-mr. bridgenorth] said [Mr. Bridgenorth]353-mr. bridgenorth , putting down [his]353-mr. bridgenorth pen , " [I]353-mr. bridgenorth have seen [him]156-job , but to little purpose , [I]353-mr. bridgenorth 'm afraid . [He]156-job 's very impracticable -- very . [I]353-mr. bridgenorth told [him]156-job , of course , that [he]156-job must be perfectly open with [me]353-mr. bridgenorth , or else [I]353-mr. bridgenorth could not be prepared for the weak points . [I]353-mr. bridgenorth named [your]156-job name with the view of unlocking [his]156-job confidence , but-- "[353-mr. bridgenorth] " What did [he]156-job say ? "[156-job] asked [Job]156-job , breathlessly . " Why , very little . [He]156-job barely answered [me]156-job . Indeed , [he]156-job refused to answer some questions -- positively refused . [I]156-job do n't know what [I]156-job can do for [him]156-job . "[156-job] " Then [you]156-job think [him]156-job guilty , [sir]5232-sir ? "[156-job] said [Job]156-job , despondingly . " No , [I]353-mr. bridgenorth do n't , "[353-mr. bridgenorth] replied [Mr. Bridgenorth]353-mr. bridgenorth , quickly and decisively . " Much less than [I]353-mr. bridgenorth did before [I]353-mr. bridgenorth saw [him]156-job . The impression ( mind , ' tis only impression ; [I]353-mr. bridgenorth rely upon [your]5232-sir caution , not to take it for fact)--the impression , "[353-mr. bridgenorth] with an emphasis on the word , " [he]156-job gave [me]353-mr. bridgenorth is , that [he]156-job knows something about the affair , but what , [he]156-job will not say ; and so the chances are , if [he]156-job persists in [his]156-job obstinacy , [he]156-job 'll be hung . That 's all . "[353-mr. bridgenorth] [He]353-mr. bridgenorth began to write again , for [he]353-mr. bridgenorth had no time to lose . " But [he]156-job must not be hung , "[156-job] said [Job]156-job , with vehemence . [Mr. Bridgenorth]353-mr. bridgenorth looked up , smiled a little , but shook [his]353-mr. bridgenorth head . " What did [he]156-job say , [sir]5232-sir , if [I]156-job may be so bold as to ask ? "[156-job] continued [Job]156-job . " [His]156-job words were few enough , and [he]156-job was so reserved and short , that as [I]156-job said before , [I]156-job can only give [you]5232-sir the impression [they]7299-they conveyed to [me]156-job . [I]156-job told [him]156-job of course who [I]156-job was , and for what [I]156-job was sent . [He]156-job looked pleased , [I]156-job thought,--at least [his]156-job face ( sad enough when [I]156-job went in , [I]156-job assure [ye]5232-sir ) brightened a little ; but [he]156-job said [he]156-job had nothing to say , no defence to make . [I]156-job asked [him]156-job if [he]156-job was guilty , then ; and by way of opening [his]156-job heart [I]156-job said [I]156-job understood [he]156-job had had provocation enough , inasmuch as [I]156-job heard that [the girl]4779-the girl was very lovely , and had jilted [him]156-job to fall desperately in love with that handsome young [Carson]209-mr. carson ( [poor fellow]4959-poor fellow ! ) . But [James Wilson]154-jem did not speak one way or another . [I]156-job then went to particulars . [I]156-job asked [him]156-job if the gun was [his]156-job , as [[his]156-job mother]787-his mother had declared . [He]156-job had not heard of [her]787-his mother admission it was evident , from [his]156-job quick way of looking up , and the glance of [his]156-job eye ; but when [he]156-job saw [I]156-job was observing [him]156-job , [he]156-job hung down [his]156-job head again , and merely said [she]787-his mother was right ; it was [his]156-job gun . "[156-job] " Well ! "[156-job] said [Job]156-job , impatiently , as [Mr. Bridgenorth]353-mr. bridgenorth paused . " Nay ! [I]3792-that gentleman have little more to tell [you]156-job , "[3792-that gentleman] continued [that gentleman]3792-that gentleman . " [I]3792-that gentleman asked [him]156-job to inform [me]3792-that gentleman in all confidence , how it came to be found there . [He]156-job was silent for a time , and then refused . Not only refused to answer that question , but candidly told [me]3792-that gentleman [he]156-job would not say another word on the subject , and , thanking [me]3792-that gentleman for [my]3792-that gentleman trouble and interest in [his]156-job behalf , [he]156-job all but dismissed [me]3792-that gentleman . Ungracious enough on the whole , was it not , [Mr. Legh]378-mr. legh ? And yet , [I]3792-that gentleman assure [ye]156-job , [I]3792-that gentleman am twenty times more inclined to think [him]156-job innocent than before [I]3792-that gentleman had the interview . "[3792-that gentleman] " [I]156-job wish [Mary Barton]145-mary would come , "[156-job] said [Job]156-job , anxiously . " [She]145-mary and [Will]154-jem are a long time about it . "[156-job] " Ay , that 's [our]7303-our only chance , [I]353-mr. bridgenorth believe , "[353-mr. bridgenorth] answered [Mr. Bridgenorth]353-mr. bridgenorth , who was writing again . " [I]353-mr. bridgenorth sent [Johnson]379-johnson off before twelve to serve [him]379-johnson with [his]379-johnson sub - poena , and to say [I]353-mr. bridgenorth wanted to speak with [him]379-johnson ; [he]379-johnson 'll be here soon , [I]353-mr. bridgenorth 've no doubt . "[353-mr. bridgenorth] There was a pause . [Mr. Bridgenorth]353-mr. bridgenorth looked up again , and spoke . " [Mr. Duncombe]307-mr. duncombe promised to be here to speak to [his]379-johnson character . [I]353-mr. bridgenorth sent [him]379-johnson a subpoena on Saturday night . Though after all , [juries]7158-juries go very little by such general and vague testimony as that to character . It is very right that [they]7158-juries should not often ; but in this instance unfortunate for [us]7305-us , as [we]7305-us must rest [our]7305-us case on the _ alibi _ . "[353-mr. bridgenorth] The pen went again , scratch , scratch over the paper . [Job]156-job grew very fidgetty . [He]156-job sat on the edge of [his]156-job chair , the more readily to start up when [Will]154-jem and [Mary]145-mary should appear . [He]156-job listened intently to every noise and every step on [the stair]3793-the stair . Once [he]156-job heard [a man]4855-a man 's footstep , and [his]156-job old heart gave a leap of delight . But it was only [[Mr. Bridgenorth]353-mr. bridgenorth 's clerk]3795-mr. bridgenorth 's clerk , bringing [him]156-job a list of those cases in which [the grand jury]3796-the grand jury had found true bills . [He]156-job glanced it over and pushed it to [Job]156-job , merely saying , " Of course [we]7306-we expected this , "[156-job] and went on with [his]156-job writing . There was a true bill against [James Wilson]154-jem . Of course . And yet [Job]156-job felt now doubly anxious and sad . It seemed the beginning of the end . [He]156-job had got , by imperceptible degrees , to think [Jem]154-jem innocent . Little by little this persuasion had come upon [him]156-job . [Mary]145-mary ( tossing about in [the little boat on [the broad river]3674-the broad river]3797-the little boat on the broad river ) did not come , nor did [Will]154-jem . [Job]156-job grew very restless . [He]156-job longed to go and watch for [them]3799-them out of the window , but feared to interrupt [Mr. Bridgenorth]353-mr. bridgenorth . At length [his]156-job desire to look out was irresistible , and [he]156-job got up and walked carefully and gently across [the room]616-the room , [his]156-job boots creaking at every cautious step . The gloom which had overspread the sky , and the influence of which had been felt by [Mary]145-mary on [the open water]3801-the open water , was yet more perceptible in [the dark , dull street]3802-the dark , dull street . [Job]156-job grew more and more fidgetty . [He]156-job was obliged to walk about [the room]616-the room , for [he]156-job could not keep still ; and [he]156-job did so , regardless of [Mr. Bridgenorth]353-mr. bridgenorth 's impatient little motions and noises , as the slow , stealthy , creaking movements were heard , backwards and forwards , behind [his]156-job chair . [He]156-job really liked [Job]156-job , and was interested for [Jem]154-jem , else [his]156-job nervousness would have overcome [his]156-job sympathy long before it did . But [he]156-job could hold out no longer against the monotonous , grating sound ; so at last [he]156-job threw down [his]156-job pen , locked [his]156-job portfolio , and taking up [his]156-job hat and gloves , [he]156-job told [Job]156-job [he]156-job must go to [the courts]3804-the courts . " But [Will Wilson]154-jem is not come , "[156-job] said [Job]156-job , in dismay . " Just wait while [I]156-job run to [[his]154-jem lodgings]3350-his lodgings . [I]156-job would have done it before , but [I]156-job thought [they]3350-his lodgings 'd be here every minute , and [I]156-job were afraid of missing [them]3350-his lodgings . [I]156-job 'll be back in no time . "[156-job] " No , [[my]3805-i good fellow]7308-my good fellow , [I]3805-i really must go . Besides , [I]3805-i begin to think [Johnson]379-johnson must have made a mistake , and have fixed with [this William Wilson]377-william wilson to meet [me]3805-i at [the courts]3804-the courts . If [you]7308-my good fellow like to wait for [him]154-jem here , pray make use of [[my]3805-i room]7310-my room ; but [I]3805-i 've a notion [I]3805-i shall find [him]154-jem [there]873-there : in which case , [I]3805-i 'll send [him]154-jem to [[your]7308-my good fellow lodgings]7312-your lodgings ; shall [I]3805-i ? [You]7308-my good fellow know where to find [me]3805-i . [I]3805-i shall be [here]5235-here again by eight o'clock , and with the evidence of this witness that 's to prove the _ alibi _ , [I]3805-i 'll have the brief drawn out , and in the hands of counsel to - night . "[3805-i] So saying [he]3805-i shook hands with [Job]156-job , and went [his]3805-i way . [The old man]6643-the old man considered for a minute as [he]6643-the old man lingered at the door , and then bent [his]6643-the old man steps towards [[Mrs. Jones]350-mrs. jones 's]3807-mrs. jones 's , where [he]6643-the old man knew ( from reference to queer , odd , heterogeneous memoranda , in an ancient black - leather pocket - book ) that Will lodged , and where [he]6643-the old man doubted not [he]6643-the old man should hear both of [him]6643-the old man and of [Mary]145-mary . [He]6643-the old man went [there]873-there , and gathered what intelligence [he]6643-the old man could out of [Mrs. Jones]350-mrs. jones 's slow replies . [He]6643-the old man asked if [a young woman]7295-a young woman had been [there]873-there that morning , and if [she]7295-a young woman had seen [Will Wilson]3811-will wilson . " No ! "[7295-a young woman] " Why not ? "[6643-the old man] " Why , bless [you]6643-the old man , 'cause [he]3811-will wilson had sailed some hours before [she]7295-a young woman came asking for [him]3811-will wilson . "[7295-a young woman] There was a dead silence , broken only by the even , heavy sound of [Mrs. Jones]350-mrs. jones 's ironing . " Where is [the young woman]6807-the young woman now ? "[156-job] asked [Job]156-job . " Somewhere down at [the docks]5006-the docks , "[7295-a young woman] [she]7295-a young woman thought . " [Charley]370-charley would know , if [he]370-charley was in , but [he]370-charley was n't . [He]370-charley was in mischief , somewhere or other , [she]7295-a young woman had no doubt . [Boys]501-boys always were . [He]370-charley would break [his]370-charley neck some day , [she]7295-a young woman knew ; "[7295-a young woman] so saying , [she]7295-a young woman quietly spat upon [her]7295-a young woman fresh iron , to test its heat , and then went on with [her]7295-a young woman business . [Job]156-job could have boxed [her]7295-a young woman , [he]156-job was in such a state of irritation . But [he]156-job did not , and [he]156-job had [his]156-job reward . [Charley]370-charley came in , whistling with an air of indifference , assumed to carry off [his]370-charley knowledge of the lateness of the hour to which [he]370-charley had lingered about [the docks]5006-the docks . " Here 's [an old man]1627-an old man come to know where [the young woman]6807-the young woman is who went out with [thee]370-charley this morning , "[787-his mother] said [[his]370-charley mother]787-his mother , after [she]787-his mother had bestowed on [him]370-charley a little motherly scolding . " Where [she]6807-the young woman is now , [I]787-his mother do n't know . [I]787-his mother saw [her]6807-the young woman last sailing down [the river]7209-the river after the _ [John Cropper]346-john cropper _ . [I]787-his mother 'm afeared [she]6807-the young woman wo n't reach [her]6807-the young woman ; wind changed and [she]6807-the young woman would be under weigh , and over the bar in no time . [She]6807-the young woman should have been back by now . "[787-his mother] It took [Job]156-job some little time to understand this , from the confused use of the feminine pronoun . Then [he]156-job inquired how [he]156-job could best find [Mary]145-mary . " [I]3599-the boy 'll run down again to [the pier]7234-the pier , "[3599-the boy] said [the boy]3599-the boy ; " [I]3599-the boy 'll warrant [I]3599-the boy 'll find [her]6807-the young woman . "[3599-the boy] " [Thou]7321-thou shalt do no such a thing , "[145-mary] said [[his]3599-the boy mother]787-his mother , setting [her]145-mary back against the door . [The lad]4980-the lad made a comical face at [Job]156-job , which met with no responsive look from [the old man]6643-the old man , whose sympathies were naturally in favour of [the parent]3818-the parent ; although [he]6643-the old man would thankfully have availed [himself]6643-the old man of [Charley]370-charley 's offer , for [he]6643-the old man was weary , and anxious to return to [poor Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson , who would be wondering what had become of [him]6643-the old man . " How can [I]134-mrs. wilson best find [her]145-mary ? Who did [she]145-mary go with , [lad]1512-lad ? "[134-mrs. wilson] But [Charley]370-charley was sullen at [[his]370-charley mother]787-his mother 's exercise of authority before [a stranger]524-a stranger , and at [that stranger]1874-that stranger 's grave looks when [he]370-charley meant to have made [him]370-charley laugh . " [They]7323-they were river boatmen;--that 's all [I]370-charley know , "[370-charley] said [he]370-charley . " But what was the name of [[their]7323-they boat]3656-their boat ? "[370-charley] persevered [Job]156-job . " [I]156-job never took no notice;--the [Anne]230-nancy , or [William,--or]380-william,--or some of [them]7323-they common names , [I]156-job 'll be bound . "[156-job] " What pier did [she]524-a stranger start from ? "[156-job] asked [Job]156-job , despairingly . " Oh , as for that matter , it were [the stairs on [the Prince 's Pier]7326-the prince 's pier [she]524-a stranger started from]7325-the stairs on the prince 's pier she started from ; but [she]524-a stranger 'll not come back to the same , for [the American steamer]7327-the american steamer came up with the tide , and anchored close to it , blocking up the way for all [the smaller craft]7328-the smaller craft . It 's a rough evening too , to be out on , "[156-job] [he]156-job maliciously added . " Well , [God]224-god 's will be done ! [I]156-job did hope [we]7329-we could have saved [the lad]4980-the lad , "[156-job] said [Job]156-job , sorrowfully ; " but [I]156-job 'm getten very doubtful again . [I]156-job 'm uneasy about [Mary]145-mary , too,--very . [She]145-mary 's [a stranger in [Liverpool]17-liverpool]7331-a stranger in liverpool . "[156-job] " So [she]145-mary told [me]370-charley , "[370-charley] said [Charley]370-charley . " There 's traps about for [young women]7332-young women at every corner . It 's a pity [she]145-mary 's [no one to meet [her]145-mary when [she]145-mary lands]7333-no one to meet her when she lands . "[370-charley] " As for that , "[156-job] replied [Job]156-job , " [I]156-job do n't see how [any one]504-any one could meet [her]145-mary when [we]7335-we ca n't tell where [she]145-mary would come to . [I]156-job must trust to [her]145-mary coming right . [She]145-mary 's getten spirit and sense . [She]145-mary 'll most likely be for coming here again . Indeed , [I]156-job do n't know what else [she]145-mary can do , for [she]145-mary knows no other place in [Liverpool]17-liverpool . [Missus]7336-missus , if [she]145-mary comes , will [you]7336-missus give [[your]7336-missus son]2919-your son leave to bring [her]145-mary to [No . 8]7338-no . 8 , [Back Garden Court]7339-back garden court , where there 's [friends]4851-friends waiting for [her]145-mary ? [I]156-job 'll give [him]2919-your son sixpence for [his]2919-your son trouble . "[156-job] [Mrs. Jones]350-mrs. jones , pleased with the reference to [her]350-mrs. jones , gladly promised . And even [Charley]370-charley , indignant as [he]370-charley was at first at the idea of [his]370-charley motions being under the control of [[his]370-charley mother]787-his mother , was mollified at the prospect of the sixpence , and at the probability of getting nearer to the heart of the mystery . But [Mary]145-mary never came . CHAPTER XXX . [JOB LEGH 'S DECEPTION]156-job . " [Poor Susan]381-susan moans , poor [Susan]381-susan groans ; The clock gives warning for eleven ; ' Tis on the stroke--'He must be near , ' [Quoth Betty]382-betty , ' and will soon be [here]5235-here , As sure as there 's a moon in heaven . ' The clock is on the stroke of twelve , And [Johnny]332-jack sheppard is not yet in sight , --The moon 's in heaven , as [Betty]382-betty sees , But [Betty]382-betty is not quite at ease ; And [Susan]381-susan has a dreadful night . "[383-wordsworth] [WORDSWORTH]383-wordsworth . [Job]156-job found [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson pacing about in a restless way ; not speaking to [the woman at whose house [she]134-mrs. wilson was staying]3823-the woman at whose house she was staying , but occasionally heaving such deep oppressive sighs as quite startled those around [her]134-mrs. wilson . " Well ! "[134-mrs. wilson] said [she]134-mrs. wilson , turning sharp round in [her]134-mrs. wilson tottering walk up and down , as [Job]156-job came in . " Well , speak ! "[134-mrs. wilson] repeated [she]134-mrs. wilson , before [he]156-job could make up [his]156-job mind what to say ; for , to tell the truth , [he]156-job was studying for some kind - hearted lie which might soothe [her]134-mrs. wilson for a time . But now the real state of the case came blurting forth in answer to [her]134-mrs. wilson impatient questioning . " Will 's not to the fore . But [he]156-job 'll may be turn up yet , time enough . "[134-mrs. wilson] [She]134-mrs. wilson looked at [him]156-job steadily for a minute , as if almost doubting if such despair could be in store for [her]134-mrs. wilson as [his]156-job words seemed to imply . Then [she]134-mrs. wilson slowly shook [her]134-mrs. wilson head , and said , more quietly than might have been expected from [her]134-mrs. wilson previous excited manner , " Do n't go for to say that ! [Thou]156-job dost not think it . [Thou'rt]156-job well - nigh hopeless , like [me]134-mrs. wilson . [I]134-mrs. wilson seed all along [[my]134-mrs. wilson lad]1544-my lad would be hung for what [he]156-job never did . And better [he]156-job were , and were shut [ 49 ] of [this weary world]2642-this weary world , where there 's neither justice nor mercy left . "[134-mrs. wilson] [ Footnote 49 : " Shut , "[134-mrs. wilson] quit . ] [She]134-mrs. wilson looked up with tranced eyes as if praying to that throne where mercy ever abideth , and then sat down . " Nay , now thou'rt off at a gallop , "[156-job] said [Job]156-job . " [Will]134-mrs. wilson has sailed this morning for sure , but [that brave wench]7344-that brave wench , [Mary Barton]145-mary , is after [him]156-job , and will bring [him]156-job back , [I]156-job 'll be bound , if [she]7344-that brave wench can but get speech on [him]156-job . [She]7344-that brave wench 's not back yet . Come , come , hold up [thy]134-mrs. wilson head . It will all end right . "[156-job] " It will all end right , "[134-mrs. wilson] echoed [she]134-mrs. wilson ; " but not as [thou]134-mrs. wilson tak'st it . [Jem]154-jem will be hung , and will go to [[his]154-jem father]902-his father and [the little lads]7346-the little lads , where [the Lord God]7347-the lord god wipes away all tears , and where [the Lord Jesus]7348-the lord jesus speaks kindly to [the little ones]5058-the little ones , who look about for [the mothers [they]5058-the little ones left upon [earth]1255-earth]7350-the mothers they left upon earth . [Eh]7352-eh , [Job]156-job , yon 's [a blessed land]7353-a blessed land , and [I]134-mrs. wilson long to go to [it]7353-a blessed land , and yet [I]134-mrs. wilson fret because [Jem]154-jem is hastening there . [I]134-mrs. wilson would not fret if [he]154-jem and [I]134-mrs. wilson could lie down to - night to sleep [our]7354-our last sleep ; not a bit would [I]134-mrs. wilson fret if [folk]5093-folk would but know [him]154-jem to be innocent -- as [I]134-mrs. wilson do . "[134-mrs. wilson] " [They]5093-folk 'll know it sooner or later , and repent sore if [they]5093-folk 've hanged [him]154-jem for what [he]154-jem never did , "[156-job] replied [Job]156-job . " Ay , that [they]5093-folk will . [Poor souls]7356-poor souls ! May [God]224-god have mercy on [them]5093-folk when [they]5093-folk find out [their]5093-folk mistake . "[156-job] [Presently Job]156-job grew tired of sitting waiting , and got up , and hung about the door and window , like some animal wanting to go out . It was pitch dark , for the moon had not yet risen . " [You]1229-the widow just go to bed , "[156-job] said [he]156-job to [the widow]1229-the widow . " [You]1229-the widow 'll want [your]1229-the widow strength for to - morrow . [Jem]154-jem will be sadly off , if [he]154-jem sees [you]1229-the widow so cut up as [you]1229-the widow look to - night . [I]156-job 'll step down again and find [Mary]145-mary . [She]145-mary 'll be back by this time . [I]156-job 'll come and tell [you]1229-the widow every thing , never fear . But , now , [you]1229-the widow go to bed . "[156-job] " [Thou'rt]7357-thou [a kind friend]7358-a kind friend , [Job Legh]156-job , and [I]3825-me 'll go , as [thou]7357-thou wishest [me]3825-me . But , oh ! mind [thou]7357-thou com'st straight off to [me]3825-me , and bring [Mary]145-mary as soon as [thou'st]7357-thou lit on [her]145-mary . "[3825-me] [She]3825-me spoke low , but very calmly . " Ay , ay ! "[156-job] replied [Job]156-job , slipping out of [the house]803-the house . [He]156-job went first to [Mr. Bridgenorth]353-mr. bridgenorth 's , where it had struck [him]156-job that [Will]154-jem and [Mary]145-mary might be all this time waiting for [him]156-job . [They]3827-they were not [there]873-there , however . [Mr. Bridgenorth]353-mr. bridgenorth had just come in , and [Job]156-job went breathlessly up - [stairs]4740-stairs to consult with [him]353-mr. bridgenorth as to the state of the case . " It 's a bad job , "[7037-the lawyer] said [the lawyer]7037-the lawyer , looking very grave , while [he]7037-the lawyer arranged [his]7037-the lawyer papers . " [Johnson]379-johnson told [me]7037-the lawyer how it was ; [the woman that [Wilson]154-jem lodged with]7359-the woman that wilson lodged with told [him]379-johnson . [I]7037-the lawyer doubt it 's but a wild - goose chase of [the girl]4779-the girl [Barton]145-mary . [Our]7361-our case must rest on the uncertainty of circumstantial evidence , and the goodness of [the prisoner]7362-the prisoner 's previous character . A very vague and weak defence . However , [I]7037-the lawyer 've engaged [Mr. Clinton]384-mr. clinton as [counsel]7363-counsel , and [he]384-mr. clinton 'll make the best of it . And now , [[my]7037-the lawyer good fellow]7308-my good fellow , [I]7037-the lawyer must wish [you]7308-my good fellow good - night , and turn [you]7308-my good fellow out of doors . As it is , [I]7037-the lawyer shall have to sit up into the small hours . Did [you]7308-my good fellow see [[my]7037-the lawyer clerk]7365-my clerk as [you]7308-my good fellow came up - [stairs]4740-stairs ? [You]7308-my good fellow did ! Then may [I]7037-the lawyer trouble [you]7308-my good fellow to ask [him]7365-my clerk to step up immediately ? "[7037-the lawyer] After [this Job]3831-this job could not stay , and , making [his]3832-he humble bow , [he]3832-he left [the room]616-the room . Then [he]3832-he went to [[Mrs. Jones]350-mrs. jones 's]3807-mrs. jones 's . [She]350-mrs. jones was in , but [Charley]370-charley had slipped off again . There was no holding [that boy]3835-that boy . Nothing kept [him]370-charley but lock and key , and [they]3836-they did not always ; for once [she]350-mrs. jones had [him]370-charley locked up in [the garret]3837-the garret , and [he]370-charley had got off through the skylight . Perhaps now [he]3832-he was gone to see after [the young woman]6807-the young woman down at [the docks]5006-the docks . [He]3832-he never wanted an excuse to be [there]873-there . [Unasked]385-unasked , [Job]156-job took a chair , resolved to await [Charley]370-charley 's re - appearance . [Mrs. Jones]350-mrs. jones ironed and folded [her]350-mrs. jones clothes , talking all the time of [Charley]370-charley and [[her]350-mrs. jones husband]587-her husband , who was [a sailor in [some ship bound for [India]113-india]3843-some ship bound for india , and who , in leaving [her]350-mrs. jones [[their]3844-their boy]3845-their boy]3842-a sailor in some ship bound for india , and who , in leaving her their boy , had evidently left [her]350-mrs. jones rather more than [she]350-mrs. jones could manage . [She]6807-the young woman moaned and croaked over [sailors]2413-sailors , and [sea - port towns]3847-sea - port towns , and stormy weather , and sleepless nights , and trousers all over tar and pitch , long after [Job]156-job had left off attending to [her]6807-the young woman , and was only trying to hearken to every step and every voice in [the street]4821-the street . At last [Charley]370-charley came in , but [he]370-charley came alone . " [Yon Mary Barton]145-mary has getten into some scrape or another , "[370-charley] said [he]370-charley , addressing [himself]370-charley to [Job]156-job . " [She]6807-the young woman 's not to be heard of at [any of [the piers]7368-the piers]7367-any of the piers ; and [Bourne]373-tom bourne says it were a boat from [the [Cheshire]114-cheshire side]7369-the cheshire side as [she]6807-the young woman went aboard of . So there 's no hearing of [her]6807-the young woman till to - morrow morning . "[370-charley] " To - morrow morning [she]6807-the young woman 'll have to be in court at nine o'clock , to bear witness on a trial , "[156-job] said [Job]156-job , sorrowfully . " So [she]6807-the young woman said ; at least somewhat of the kind , "[370-charley] said [Charley]370-charley , looking desirous to hear more . But [Job]156-job was silent . [He]370-charley could not think of any thing further that could be done ; so [he]370-charley rose up , and , thanking [Mrs. Jones]350-mrs. jones for the shelter [she]350-mrs. jones had given [him]370-charley , [he]370-charley went out into [the street]4821-the street ; and there [he]370-charley stood still , to ponder over probabilities and chances . After some little time [he]370-charley slowly turned towards [the lodging where [he]370-charley had left [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson]3850-the lodging where he had left mrs. wilson . There was nothing else to be done ; but [he]370-charley loitered on the way , fervently hoping that [her]350-mrs. jones weariness and [her]350-mrs. jones woes might have sent [her]350-mrs. jones to sleep before [his]370-charley return , that [he]370-charley might be spared [her]350-mrs. jones questionings . [He]370-charley went very gently into [the house - place where [the sleepy landlady]3852-the sleepy landlady awaited [his]370-charley coming and [his]370-charley bringing [the girl]4779-the girl , who , [she]350-mrs. jones had been told , was to share [the old woman]937-the old woman 's bed]3851-the house - place where the sleepy landlady awaited his coming and his bringing the girl , who , she had been told , was to share the old woman 's bed . But in [her]350-mrs. jones sleepy blindness [she]350-mrs. jones knocked things so about in lighting the candle ( [she]350-mrs. jones could see to have a nap by fire - light , [she]350-mrs. jones said ) , that the voice of [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson was heard from [the little back - room]3855-the little back - room , where [she]350-mrs. jones was to pass the night . " Who 's [there]873-there ? "[156-job] [Job]156-job gave no answer , and kept down [his]156-job breath , that [she]350-mrs. jones might think [herself]350-mrs. jones mistaken . [The landlady]5603-the landlady , having no such care , dropped the snuffers with a sharp metallic sound , and then , by [her]350-mrs. jones endless apologies , convinced [the listening woman]3857-the listening woman that [Job]156-job had returned . " [Job]156-job ! [Job Legh]156-job ! "[350-mrs. jones] [she]350-mrs. jones cried out , nervously . " Eh , [dear]5078-dear ! "[156-job] said [Job]156-job to [himself]156-job , going reluctantly to [her]350-mrs. jones bed - room door . " [I]156-job wonder if one little lie would be a sin as things stand ? It would happen give [her]350-mrs. jones sleep , and [she]350-mrs. jones wo n't have sleep for many and many a night ( not to call sleep ) , if things goes wrong to - morrow . [I]156-job 'll chance it , any way . "[156-job] " [Job]156-job ! art [thou]156-job there ? "[350-mrs. jones] asked [she]350-mrs. jones again with a trembling impatience that told in every tone of [her]350-mrs. jones voice . " Ay ! sure ! [I]350-mrs. jones thought [thou'd]156-job [ha]7372-ha ' been asleep by this time . "[350-mrs. jones] " Asleep ! How could [I]156-job sleep till [I]156-job knowed if Will were found ? "[156-job] " Now for it , "[156-job] muttered [Job]156-job to [himself]156-job . Then in a louder voice , " Never fear ! [he]7373-he 's found , and safe , ready for to - morrow . "[156-job] " And [he]7373-he 'll prove that thing for [[my]156-job poor lad]7374-my poor lad , will [he]7373-he ? [He]7373-he 'll bear witness that [Jem]154-jem were with [him]7373-he ? Oh , [Job]156-job , speak ! tell [me]156-job all ! "[156-job] " In for a penny , in for a pound , "[156-job] thought [Job]156-job . " Happen one prayer will do for the sum total . Any rate , [I]156-job must go on now.--Ay , ay , "[156-job] shouted [he]156-job , through the door . " [He]7373-he can prove all ; and [Jem]154-jem will come off as clear as [a new - born babe]7375-a new - born babe . "[156-job] [He]156-job could hear [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson 's rustling movements , and in an instant guessed [she]134-mrs. wilson was on [her]134-mrs. wilson knees , for [he]156-job heard [her]134-mrs. wilson trembling voice uplifted in thanksgiving and praise to [God]224-god , stopped at times by sobs of gladness and relief . And when [he]156-job heard this , [his]156-job heart misgave [him]156-job ; for [he]156-job thought of the awful enlightening , the terrible revulsion of feeling that awaited [her]134-mrs. wilson in the morning . [He]156-job saw the short - sightedness of falsehood ; but what could [he]156-job do now ? While [he]156-job listened , [she]134-mrs. wilson ended [her]134-mrs. wilson grateful prayers . " And [Mary]145-mary ? [Thou'st]7376-thou'st found [her]145-mary at [Mrs. Jones]350-mrs. jones 's , [Job]156-job ? "[134-mrs. wilson] said [she]134-mrs. wilson , continuing [her]134-mrs. wilson inquiries . [He]156-job gave a great sigh . " Yes , [she]145-mary was there , safe enough , second time of going.--God forgive [me]156-job ! "[156-job] muttered [he]156-job , " who 'd [ha]7377-ha ' thought of [my]156-job turning out such an arrant liar in [my]156-job old days ? "[156-job] " Bless [the wench]6993-the wench ! Is [she]145-mary here ? Why does [she]145-mary not come to bed ? [I]156-job 'm sure [she]145-mary 's need . "[156-job] [Job]156-job coughed away [his]156-job remains of conscience , and made answer , " [She]145-mary was a bit weary , and o'er done with [her]145-mary sail ; and [Mrs. Jones]350-mrs. jones axed [her]145-mary to stay [there]873-there all night . It was nigh at hand to [the courts]3804-the courts , where [she]145-mary will have to be in the morning . "[156-job] " It comes easy enough after a while , "[156-job] groaned out [Job]156-job . " [The father of lies]7381-the father of lies helps one , [I]156-job suppose , for now [my]156-job speech comes as natural as truth . [She]145-mary 's done questioning now , that 's one good thing . [I]156-job 'll be off before [Satan]386-satan and [she]145-mary are at [me]156-job again . "[156-job] [He]156-job went to [the house - place]614-the house - place , where [the landlady]5603-the landlady stood wearily waiting . [[Her]5603-the landlady husband]587-her husband was in bed , and asleep long ago . But [Job]156-job had not yet made up [his]156-job mind what to do . [He]156-job could not go to sleep , with all [his]156-job anxieties , if [he]156-job were put into the best bed in [Liverpool]17-liverpool . " [Thou'lt]7382-thou'lt let [me]156-job sit up in this arm - chair , "[156-job] said [he]156-job at length to [the woman]681-the woman , who stood , expecting [his]156-job departure . [He]156-job was [an old friend]1040-an old friend , so [she]681-the woman let [him]156-job do as [he]156-job wished . But , indeed , [she]681-the woman was too sleepy to have opposed [him]156-job . [She]681-the woman was too glad to be released and go to bed . CHAPTER XXXI . HOW [MARY]145-mary PASSED THE NIGHT . " To think That all this long interminable night , Which [I]134-mrs. wilson have passed in thinking on two words-- ' Guilty'--'Not Guilty!'--like one happy moment O'er many a head hath flown unheeded by ; [O'er happy sleepers]7383-o'er happy sleepers dreaming in [their]7383-o'er happy sleepers bliss Of bright to - morrows -- or far happier still , With deep breath buried in forgetfulness . O all the dismallest images of death Did swim before [my]134-mrs. wilson eyes ! "[134-mrs. wilson] [WILSON]134-mrs. wilson . And now , where was [Mary]145-mary ? How [Job]156-job 's heart would have been relieved of one of its cares if [he]156-job could have seen [her]145-mary : for [he]156-job was in a miserable state of anxiety about [her]145-mary ; and many and many a time through that long night [he]156-job scolded [her]145-mary and [himself]156-job ; [her]145-mary for [her]145-mary obstinacy , and [himself]156-job for [his]156-job weakness in yielding to [her]145-mary obstinacy , when [she]145-mary insisted on being the one to follow and find out Will . [She]145-mary did not pass that night in bed any more than [Job]156-job ; but [she]145-mary was under a respectable roof , and among [kind , though rough people]3863-kind , though rough people . [She]145-mary had offered no resistance to [the old boatman]3777-the old boatman , when [he]3777-the old boatman had clutched [her]145-mary arm , in order to insure [her]145-mary following [him]3777-the old boatman , as [he]3777-the old boatman threaded [the crowded dock - ways]3865-the crowded dock - ways , and dived up [strange bye - streets]3866-strange bye - streets . [She]145-mary came on meekly after [him]3777-the old boatman , scarcely thinking in [her]145-mary stupor where [she]145-mary was going , and glad ( in a dead , heavy way ) that [some one]5544-some one was deciding things for [her]145-mary . [He]3777-the old boatman led [her]145-mary to [an old - fashioned house , almost as small as [house]686-house could be , which had been built long ago , before all the other part of [the street]4821-the street]3868-an old - fashioned house , almost as small as house could be , which had been built long ago , before all the other part of the street , and had a country - town look about [it]3868-an old - fashioned house , almost as small as house could be , which had been built long ago , before all the other part of the street in the middle of [that bustling back street]3871-that bustling back street . [He]3777-the old boatman pulled [her]145-mary into [the house - place]614-the house - place ; and relieved to a certain degree of [his]3777-the old boatman fear of losing [her]145-mary on the way , [he]3777-the old boatman exclaimed , " There ! "[3777-the old boatman] giving a great slap of one hand on [her]145-mary back . [The room]616-the room was light and bright , and roused [Mary]145-mary ( perhaps the slap on [her]145-mary back might help a little , too ) , and [she]145-mary felt the awkwardness of accounting for [her]145-mary presence to [a little bustling old woman who had been moving about the fire - place on [her]145-mary entrance]3874-a little bustling old woman who had been moving about the fire - place on her entrance . [The boatman]3728-the boatman took it very quietly , never deigning to give any explanation , but sitting down in [his]3728-the boatman own particular chair , and chewing tobacco , while [he]3728-the boatman looked at [Mary]145-mary with the most satisfied air imaginable , half triumphantly , as if [she]145-mary were the captive of [his]3728-the boatman bow and spear , and half defyingly , as if daring [her]145-mary to escape . [The old woman]937-the old woman , [[his]3728-the boatman wife]525-his wife , stood still , poker in hand , waiting to be told who it was that [[her]937-the old woman husband]587-her husband had brought [home]4755-home so unceremoniously ; but , as [she]937-the old woman looked in amazement [the girl]4779-the girl 's cheek flushed , and then blanched to a dead whiteness ; a film came over [her]4779-the girl eyes , and catching at the dresser for support in [that hot whirling room]3881-that hot whirling room , [she]4779-the girl fell in a heap on the floor . [Both man]3882-both man and [wife]510-wife came quickly to [her]145-mary assistance . [They]3882-both man raised [her]145-mary up , still insensible , and [he]3728-the boatman supported [her]145-mary on one knee , while [[his]3728-the boatman wife]525-his wife pattered away for some cold fresh water . [She]937-the old woman threw it straight over [Mary]145-mary ; but though it caused a great sob , the eyes still remained closed , and the face as pale as ashes . " Who is [she]145-mary , [Ben]194-davenport ? "[681-the woman] asked [the woman]681-the woman , as [she]681-the woman rubbed [her]681-the woman unresisting , powerless hands . " How should [I]587-her husband know ? "[587-her husband] answered [[her]681-the woman husband]587-her husband gruffly . " Well - a - well ! "[587-her husband] ( in a soothing tone , such as [you]3887-you use to irritated [children]4826-children ) , and as if half to [herself]681-the woman , " [I]681-the woman only thought [you]194-davenport might , [you]194-davenport know , as [you]194-davenport brought [her]145-mary [home]4755-home . [Poor thing]7385-poor thing ! [we]7386-we must not ask [aught]7387-aught about [her]145-mary , but that [she]145-mary needs help . [I]681-the woman wish [I]681-the woman 'd [my]681-the woman salts at [home]4755-home , but [I]681-the woman lent ['em]7389-'em to [Mrs. Burton]387-mrs. burton , last Sunday in [church]5378-church , for [she]145-mary could not keep awake through the sermon . Dear - a - [me]681-the woman , how white [she]145-mary is ! "[681-the woman] " Here ! [you]3889-she hold [her]145-mary up a bit , "[3889-she] said [[her]3889-she husband]587-her husband . [She]3889-she did as [he]587-her husband desired , still crooning to [herself]3889-she , not caring for [his]587-her husband short , sharp interruptions as [she]3889-she went on ; and , indeed , to [her]3889-she old , loving heart , [his]587-her husband crossest words fell like pearls and diamonds , for [he]587-her husband had been [the husband of [her]3889-she youth]3891-the husband of her youth ; and even [he]587-her husband , rough and crabbed as [he]587-her husband was , was secretly soothed by the sound of [her]3889-she voice , although not for worlds , if [he]587-her husband could have helped it , would [he]587-her husband have shown any of the love that was hidden beneath [his]587-her husband rough outside . " What 's [the old fellow]7391-the old fellow after ? "[3889-she] said [she]3889-she , bending over [Mary]145-mary , so as to accommodate the drooping head . " Taking [my]3889-she pen , as [I]3889-she 've had better nor five year . Bless [us]7392-us , and save [us]7392-us ! [he]7391-the old fellow 's burning it ! Ay , [I]3889-she see now , [he]7391-the old fellow 's [his]7391-the old fellow wits about [him]7391-the old fellow ; burnt feathers is always good for a faint . But [they]7393-they do n't bring [her]145-mary round , [poor wench]4866-poor wench ! Now what 's [he]7391-the old fellow after next ? Well ! [he]7391-the old fellow is [a bright one]7395-a bright one , [[my]3889-she old man]7396-my old man ! That [I]3889-she never thought of that , to be sure ! "[3889-she] exclaimed [she]3889-she , as [he]3892-he produced a square bottle of smuggled spirits , labelled " [Golden Wasser]388-golden wasser , "[3892-he] from a corner cupboard in [[their]3893-their little room]3894-their little room . " That 'll do ! "[3889-she] said [she]3889-she , as the dose [he]3892-he poured into [Mary]145-mary 's open mouth made [her]145-mary start and cough . " Bless [the man]708-the man ! It 's just like [him]708-the man to be so tender and thoughtful ! "[3889-she] " Not a bit ! "[3892-he] snarled [he]3892-he , as [he]3892-he was relieved by [Mary]145-mary 's returning colour , and opened eyes , and wondering , sensible gaze ; " not a bit ! [I]3892-he never was such a fool afore . "[3892-he] [[His]3892-he wife]525-his wife helped [Mary]145-mary to rise , and placed [her]145-mary in a chair . " All 's right now , [young woman]1835-young woman ? "[3728-the boatman] asked [the boatman]3728-the boatman , anxiously . " Yes , [sir]5232-sir , and thank [you]5232-sir . [I]145-mary 'm sure , [sir]5232-sir , [I]145-mary do n't know rightly how to thank [you]5232-sir , "[145-mary] faltered [Mary]145-mary , softly forth . " Be hanged to [you]5232-sir and [your]5232-sir thanks . "[145-mary] And [he]3892-he shook [himself]3892-he , took [his]3892-he pipe , and went out without deigning another word ; leaving [[his]3892-he wife]525-his wife sorely puzzled as to the character and history of [the stranger within [her]525-his wife doors]3898-the stranger within her doors . [Mary]145-mary watched [the boatman]3728-the boatman leave [the house]803-the house , and then , turning [her]145-mary sorrowful eyes to the face of [[her]145-mary hostess]3901-her hostess , [she]145-mary attempted feebly to rise , with the intention of going away,--where [she]145-mary knew not . " Nay ! nay ! who e'er [thou]7401-thou'rt be'st , [thou'rt]7401-thou'rt not fit to go out into [the street]4821-the street . Perhaps "[145-mary] ( sinking [her]145-mary voice a little ) " [thou'rt]7401-thou'rt [a bad one]7403-a bad one ; [I]145-mary almost misdoubt [thee]7401-thou'rt , [thou'rt]7401-thou'rt so pretty . Well - a - well ! it 's [the bad ones as have the broken hearts]7404-the bad ones as have the broken hearts , sure enough ; [good folk]5748-good folk never get utterly cast down , [they]5748-good folk 've always getten hope in [the Lord]4929-the lord : it 's the sinful as bear the bitter , bitter grief in [their]5748-good folk crushed hearts , [poor souls]7356-poor souls ; it 's [them]5748-good folk [we]7408-we ought , most of all , to pity and to help . [She]7401-thou'rt shanna leave [the house]803-the house to - night , choose who [she]7401-thou'rt [is,--worst woman in [Liverpool]17-liverpool]7410-is,--worst woman in liverpool , [she]7401-thou'rt shanna . [I]145-mary wished [I]145-mary knew where [th ' old man]7411-th ' old man picked [her]7401-thou'rt up , that [I]145-mary do . "[145-mary] [Mary]145-mary had listened feebly to this soliloquy , and now tried to satisfy [[her]145-mary hostess]3901-her hostess in weak , broken sentences . " [I]145-mary 'm not [a bad one]7403-a bad one , [missis]4831-missis , indeed . [[Your]4831-missis master]5174-your master took [me]145-mary out to [sea]4969-sea after [a ship as had sailed]7416-a ship as had sailed . There was [a man in it as might save a life at the trial to - morrow]7417-a man in it as might save a life at the trial to - morrow . [The captain]2701-the captain would not let [him]7417-a man in it as might save a life at the trial to - morrow come , but [he]7417-a man in it as might save a life at the trial to - morrow says [he]7417-a man in it as might save a life at the trial to - morrow 'll come back in [the pilot - boat]7287-the pilot - boat . "[145-mary] [She]145-mary fell to sobbing at the thought of [her]145-mary waning hopes , and [the old woman]937-the old woman tried to comfort [her]145-mary , beginning with [her]937-the old woman accustomed , " Well - a - well ! and [he]7417-a man in it as might save a life at the trial to - morrow 'll come back , [I]937-the old woman 'm sure . [I]937-the old woman know [he]7417-a man in it as might save a life at the trial to - morrow will ; so keep up [your]145-mary heart . Do n't fret about it . [He]7417-a man in it as might save a life at the trial to - morrow 's sure to be back . "[937-the old woman] " Oh ! [I]145-mary 'm afraid ! [I]145-mary 'm sore afraid [he]7417-a man in it as might save a life at the trial to - morrow wo n't , "[145-mary] cried [Mary]145-mary , consoled , nevertheless , by [the woman]681-the woman 's assertions , all groundless as [she]145-mary knew them to be . Still talking half to [herself]937-the old woman and half to [Mary]145-mary , [the old woman]937-the old woman prepared tea , and urged [[her]937-the old woman visitor]5529-her visitor to eat and refresh [herself]937-the old woman . But [Mary]145-mary shook [her]145-mary head at the proffered food , and only drank a cup of tea with thirsty eagerness . For the spirits had thrown [her]145-mary into a burning heat , and rendered each impression received through [her]145-mary senses of the most painful distinctness and intensity , while [her]145-mary head ached in a terrible manner . [She]145-mary disliked speaking , [her]145-mary power over [her]145-mary words seemed so utterly gone . [She]145-mary used quite different expressions to those [she]145-mary intended . So [she]145-mary kept silent , while [Mrs. Sturgis]389-mrs. sturgis ( for that was the name of [[her]389-mrs. sturgis hostess]3901-her hostess ) talked away , and put [her]389-mrs. sturgis tea - things by , and moved about incessantly , in a manner that increased the dizziness in [Mary]145-mary 's head . [She]145-mary felt as if [she]145-mary ought to take leave for the night and go . But where ? Presently [the old man]6643-the old man came back , crosser and gruffer than when [he]6643-the old man went away . [He]6643-the old man kicked aside the dry shoes [[his]6643-the old man wife]525-his wife had prepared for [him]6643-the old man , and snarled at all [she]525-his wife said . [Mary]145-mary attributed this to [his]6643-the old man finding [her]525-his wife still there , and gathered up [her]145-mary strength for an effort to leave [the house]803-the house . But [she]145-mary was mistaken . By - and - bye , [he]6643-the old man said ( looking right into the fire , as if addressing it ) , " Wind 's right against [them]3912-them ! "[6643-the old man] " Ay , ay , and is it so ? "[525-his wife] said [[his]6643-the old man wife]525-his wife , who , knowing [him]6643-the old man well , knew that [his]6643-the old man surliness proceeded from some repressed sympathy . " Well - a - well , wind changes often at night . Time enough before morning . [I]145-mary 'd bet a penny it has changed sin ' thou looked . "[145-mary] [She]145-mary looked out of [their]3912-them little window at a weather - cock , near , glittering in the moonlight ; and as [she]145-mary was [[a sailor]4970-a sailor 's wife]3914-a sailor 's wife , [she]145-mary instantly recognised the unfavourable point at which the indicator seemed stationary , and giving a heavy sigh , turned into [the room]616-the room , and began to beat about in [her]145-mary own mind for some other mode of comfort . " There 's [no one else who can prove what [you]6643-the old man want at the trial to - morrow]7420-no one else who can prove what you want at the trial to - morrow , is there ? "[145-mary] asked [she]145-mary . " [No one]1202-no one ! "[145-mary] answered [Mary]145-mary . " And [you]6643-the old man 've no clue to [the one as is really guilty]7422-the one as is really guilty , if t'other is not ? "[145-mary] [Mary]145-mary did not answer , but trembled all over . [Sturgis]389-mrs. sturgis saw it . " Do n't bother [her]525-his wife with [thy]525-his wife questions , "[3916-he] said [he]3916-he to [[his]3916-he wife]525-his wife . " [She]525-his wife mun go to bed , for [she]525-his wife 's all in a shiver with the sea air . [I]145-mary 'll see after the wind , hang it , and the weather - cock , too . Tide will help ['em]7423-'em when it turns . "[145-mary] [Mary]145-mary went up - stairs murmuring thanks and blessings on those who took [the stranger]3401-the stranger in . [Mrs. Sturgis]389-mrs. sturgis led [her]145-mary into [a little room redolent of [the sea]4983-the sea and [foreign lands]3921-foreign lands]3919-a little room redolent of the sea and foreign lands . There was a small bed for [one son]3922-one son , bound for [China]86-china ; and a hammock slung above for [another , who was now tossing in the Baltic]3923-another , who was now tossing in the baltic . The sheets looked made out of sail - cloth , but were fresh and clean in spite of their brownness . Against the wall were wafered two rough drawings of vessels with [their]3924-their names written underneath , on which [the mother]5048-the mother 's eyes caught , and gazed until they filled with tears . But [she]389-mrs. sturgis brushed the drops away with the back of [her]389-mrs. sturgis hand , and in a cheerful tone went on to assure [Mary]145-mary the bed was well aired . " [I]145-mary can not sleep , thank [you]389-mrs. sturgis . [I]145-mary will sit here , if [you]389-mrs. sturgis please , "[145-mary] said [Mary]145-mary , sinking down on the window - seat . " Come , now , "[389-mrs. sturgis] said [Mrs. Sturgis]389-mrs. sturgis , " [[my]389-mrs. sturgis master]5167-my master told [me]389-mrs. sturgis to see [you]145-mary to bed , and [I]389-mrs. sturgis mun . What 's the use of watching ? A watched pot never boils , and [I]389-mrs. sturgis see [you]145-mary are after watching that weather - cock . Why now , [I]389-mrs. sturgis try never to look at it , else [I]389-mrs. sturgis could do nought else . [My]389-mrs. sturgis heart many a time goes sick when the wind rises , but [I]389-mrs. sturgis turn away and work away , and try never to think on the wind , but on what [I]389-mrs. sturgis ha ' getten to do . "[389-mrs. sturgis] " Let [me]145-mary stay up a little , "[145-mary] pleaded [Mary]145-mary , as [[her]145-mary hostess]3901-her hostess seemed so resolute about seeing [her]145-mary to bed . [Her]145-mary looks won [her]145-mary suit . " Well , [I]145-mary suppose [I]145-mary mun . [I]145-mary shall catch it down [stairs]4740-stairs , [I]145-mary know . [He]7426-he 'll be in a fidget till [you]145-mary 're getten to bed , [I]145-mary know ; so [you]145-mary mun be quiet if [you]145-mary are so bent upon staying up . "[145-mary] And quietly , noiselessly , [Mary]145-mary watched [the unchanging weather - cock through the night]3927-the unchanging weather - cock through the night . [She]145-mary sat on the little window - seat , [her]145-mary hand holding back the curtain which shaded [the room]616-the room from the bright moonlight without ; [her]145-mary head resting its weariness against the corner of the window - frame ; [her]145-mary eyes burning and stiff with the intensity of [her]145-mary gaze . The ruddy morning stole up the horizon , casting a crimson glow into [[the watcher]3929-the watcher 's room]3930-the watcher 's room . It was the morning of the day of trial ! CHAPTER XXXII . THE TRIAL AND VERDICT--"NOT GUILTY . "[145-mary] " [Thou]7427-thou stand'st here arraign'd , That , with presumption impious and accursed , [Thou]7427-thou hast usurp'd [God]224-god 's high prerogative , Making [[thy]7427-thou fellow mortal]7428-thy fellow mortal 's life and death Wait on [thy]7427-thou moody and diseased passions ; That with a violent and untimely steel Hast set abroach the blood that should have ebbed In calm and natural current : to sum all In one wild name -- a name the pale air freezes at , And every cheek of [man]5236-man sinks in with horror-- [Thou]7427-thou art [a cold and midnight murderer]7430-a cold and midnight murderer . "[390-milman] [MILMAN]390-milman 'S " [FAZIO]391-fazio . "[145-mary] Of [all the restless people who found that night 's hours agonising from excess of anxiety]3931-all the restless people who found that night 's hours agonising from excess of anxiety , [the poor father of [the murdered man]3933-the murdered man]3932-the poor father of the murdered man was perhaps the most restless . [He]3932-the poor father of the murdered man had slept but little since the blow had fallen ; [his]3932-the poor father of the murdered man waking hours had been too full of agitated thought , which seemed to haunt and pursue [him]3932-the poor father of the murdered man through [his]3932-the poor father of the murdered man unquiet slumbers . And this night of all others was the most sleepless . [He]3932-the poor father of the murdered man turned over and over again in [his]3932-the poor father of the murdered man mind the wonder if every thing had been done that could be done , to insure the conviction of [Jem Wilson]154-jem . [He]3932-the poor father of the murdered man almost regretted the haste with which [he]3932-the poor father of the murdered man had urged forward the proceedings , and yet until [he]3932-the poor father of the murdered man had obtained vengeance , [he]3932-the poor father of the murdered man felt as if there was no peace on [earth]1255-earth for [him]3932-the poor father of the murdered man ( [I]0-i do n't know that [he]3932-the poor father of the murdered man exactly used the term vengeance in [his]3932-the poor father of the murdered man thoughts ; [he]3932-the poor father of the murdered man spoke of justice , and probably thought of [his]3932-the poor father of the murdered man desired end as such ) ; no peace either bodily or mental , for [he]3932-the poor father of the murdered man moved up and down [[his]3932-the poor father of the murdered man bedroom]3935-his bedroom with the restless incessant tramp of a wild beast in a cage , and if [he]3932-the poor father of the murdered man compelled [his]3932-the poor father of the murdered man aching limbs to cease for an instant , the twitchings which ensued almost amounted to convulsions , and [he]3932-the poor father of the murdered man re - commenced [his]3932-the poor father of the murdered man walk as the lesser evil , and the more bearable fatigue . With daylight increased power of action came ; and [he]3932-the poor father of the murdered man drove off to arouse [[his]3932-the poor father of the murdered man attorney]3936-his attorney , and worry [him]3936-his attorney with further directions and inquiries ; and when that was ended , [he]3932-the poor father of the murdered man sat , watch in hand , until [the courts]3804-the courts should be opened , and the trial begin . What were [all the living,--wife]3938-all the living,--wife or daughters,--what were [they]3938-all the living,--wife in comparison with [the dead,--the murdered son who lay unburied still , in compliance with [[his]3939-the dead,--the murdered son who lay unburied still , in compliance with his father 's earnest wish , and almost vowed purpose of having the slayer of his child sentenced to death , before he committed the body to the rest of the grave father]902-his father 's earnest wish , and almost vowed purpose of having the slayer of [[his]902-his father child]6731-his child sentenced to death , before [he]902-his father committed the body to the rest of the grave]3939-the dead,--the murdered son who lay unburied still , in compliance with his father 's earnest wish , and almost vowed purpose of having the slayer of his child sentenced to death , before he committed the body to the rest of the grave ? At nine o'clock [they]3942-they all met at [[their]3942-they awful place of _ rendezvous _]3943-their awful place of _ rendezvous _ . [The judge]6816-the judge , [the jury]6804-the jury , [the avenger of blood]3946-the avenger of blood , [the prisoner]7362-the prisoner , [the witnesses]3948-the witnesses -- all were gathered together within [one building]3949-one building . And besides these were [many others]3950-many others , personally interested in some part of the proceedings , in which , however , [they]3950-many others took no part ; [Job Legh]156-job , [Ben Sturgis]392-ben sturgis , and [several others]3951-several others were [there]873-there , amongst whom was [Charley Jones]369-charley . [Job Legh]156-job had carefully avoided any questioning from [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson that morning . Indeed [he]156-job had not been much in [her]134-mrs. wilson company , for [he]156-job had risen up early to go out once more to make inquiry for [Mary]145-mary ; and when [he]156-job could hear nothing of [her]134-mrs. wilson , [he]156-job had desperately resolved not to undeceive [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson , as sorrow never came too late ; and if the blow were inevitable , it would be better to leave [her]134-mrs. wilson in ignorance of the impending evil as long as possible . [She]134-mrs. wilson took [her]134-mrs. wilson place in [the witness - room]3953-the witness - room , worn and dispirited , but not anxious . As [Job]156-job struggled through [the crowd]1141-the crowd into the body of [the court]604-the court , [[Mr. Bridgenorth]353-mr. bridgenorth 's clerk]3795-mr. bridgenorth 's clerk beckoned to [him]156-job . " Here 's a letter for [you]156-job from [[our]7431-our client]7432-our client ! "[353-mr. bridgenorth] [Job]156-job sickened as [he]156-job took it . [He]156-job did not know why , but [he]156-job dreaded a confession of guilt , which would be an overthrow of all hope . The letter ran as follows . [DEAR FRIEND,--I]3957-dear friend,--i thank [you]3957-dear friend,--i heartily for [your]3957-dear friend,--i goodness in finding [me]0-i [a lawyer]3375-a lawyer , but [lawyers]6988-lawyers can do no good to [me]0-i , whatever [they]6988-lawyers may do to [other people]2274-other people . But [I]0-i am not the less obliged to [you]3957-dear friend,--i , [dear friend]3961-dear friend . [I]0-i foresee things will go against [me]0-i -- and no wonder . If [I]0-i was [a jury - man]3962-a jury - man , [I]0-i should say [the man]708-the man was guilty as had as much evidence brought against [him]708-the man as may be brought against [me]0-i to - morrow . So it 's no blame to [them]6988-lawyers if [they]6988-lawyers do . But , [Job Legh]156-job , [I]0-i think [I]0-i need not tell [you]3957-dear friend,--i [I]0-i am as guiltless in this matter as [the babe unborn]6902-the babe unborn , although it is not in [my]0-i power to prove it . If [I]0-i did not believe that [you]3957-dear friend,--i thought [me]0-i innocent , [I]0-i could not write as [I]0-i do now to tell [you]3957-dear friend,--i [my]0-i wishes . [You]3957-dear friend,--i 'll not forget they are the wishes of [a man]4855-a man shortly to die . [Dear friend]3961-dear friend , [you]3957-dear friend,--i must take care of [[my]0-i mother]4875-my mother . Not in the money way , for [she]4875-my mother will have enough for [her]4875-my mother and [Aunt Alice]393-aunt alice ; but [you]3957-dear friend,--i must let [her]4875-my mother talk to [you]3957-dear friend,--i of [me]0-i ; and show [her]4875-my mother that ( whatever [others]737-others may do ) [you]3957-dear friend,--i think [I]0-i died innocent . [I]0-i do n't reckon [she]4875-my mother will stay long behind when [we]3969-we are all gone . Be tender with [her]4875-my mother , [Job]156-job , for [my]0-i sake ; and if [she]4875-my mother is a bit fractious at times , remember what [she]4875-my mother has gone through . [I]0-i know [mother]4845-mother will never doubt [me]0-i , [God]3971-god bless [her]4875-my mother . There is one other whom [I]0-i fear [I]0-i have loved too dearly ; and yet , the loving [her]4875-my mother has made the happiness of [my]0-i life . [She]4875-my mother will think [I]0-i have murdered [[her]4875-my mother lover]2048-her lover ; [she]4875-my mother will think [I]0-i have caused the grief [she]4875-my mother must be feeling . And [she]4875-my mother must go on thinking so . It is hard upon [me]0-i to say this ; but [she]4875-my mother _ must _ . It will be best for [her]4875-my mother , and that 's all [I]0-i ought to think on . But , dear [Job]156-job , [you]156-job are [a hearty fellow]3973-a hearty fellow for [your]156-job time of life , and may live a many years to come ; and perhaps [you]156-job could tell [her]4875-my mother , when [you]156-job felt sure [you]156-job were drawing near [your]156-job end , that [I]0-i solemnly told [you]156-job ( as [I]0-i do now ) that [I]0-i was innocent of this thing . [You]156-job must not tell [her]4875-my mother for many years to come ; but [I]0-i can not well bear to think on [her]4875-my mother living through a long life , and hating the thought of [me]0-i as [the murderer of [him]3975-him [she]4875-my mother loved]3974-the murderer of him she loved , and dying with that hatred to [me]0-i in [her]4875-my mother heart . It would hurt [me]0-i sore in [the other world]3976-the other world to see the look of it in [her]4875-my mother face , as it would be , till [she]4875-my mother was told . [I]0-i must not let [myself]0-i think on how [she]4875-my mother must be viewing [me]0-i now . So God bless [you]156-job , [Job Legh]156-job ; and no more from [Yours]156-job to command , [JAMES WILSON]154-jem . [Job]156-job turned the letter over and over when [he]156-job had read it ; sighed deeply ; and then wrapping it carefully up in a bit of newspaper [he]156-job had about [him]156-job , [he]156-job put it in [his]156-job waistcoat pocket , and went off to the door of [the witness - room]3953-the witness - room to ask if [Mary Barton]145-mary were there . As the door opened [he]156-job saw [her]145-mary sitting within , against a table on which [her]145-mary folded arms were resting , and [her]145-mary head was hidden within them . It was an attitude of hopelessness , and would have served to strike [Job]156-job dumb in sickness of heart , even without the sound of [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson 's voice in passionate sobbing , and sore lamentations , which told [him]156-job as well as words could do ( for [she]145-mary was not within view of the door , and [he]156-job did not care to go in ) , that [she]145-mary was at any rate partially undeceived as to the hopes [he]156-job had given [her]145-mary last night . Sorrowfully did [Job]156-job return into the body of [the court]604-the court ; neither [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson nor [Mary]145-mary having seen [him]156-job as [he]156-job had stood at the witness - room door . As soon as [he]156-job could bring [his]156-job distracted thoughts to bear upon the present scene , [he]156-job perceived that the trial of [James Wilson]154-jem for the murder of [Henry Carson]209-mr. carson was just commencing . [The clerk]3979-the clerk was gabbling over the indictment , and in a minute or two there was the accustomed question , " How say [you]7433-you , Guilty , or Not Guilty ? "[3979-the clerk] Although but one answer was expected,--was customary in all cases,--there was a pause of dead silence , an interval of solemnity even in this hackneyed part of the proceeding ; while [the prisoner at the bar]3980-the prisoner at the bar stood with compressed lips , looking at [the judge]6816-the judge with [his]3980-the prisoner at the bar outward eyes , but with far other and different scenes presented to [his]3980-the prisoner at the bar mental vision;--a sort of rapid recapitulation of [his]3980-the prisoner at the bar life,--remembrances of [his]3980-the prisoner at the bar [childhood,--his father]3982-childhood,--his father ( so proud of [him]156-job , [his]156-job first - born [child),--his sweet little playfellow]3983-child),--his sweet little playfellow , [Mary,--his]3984-mary,--his hopes , [his]156-job love,--his despair , yet still , yet ever and ever , [his]156-job love,--the blank , wide world it had been without [her]3982-childhood,--his father love,--his mother,--his childless mother,--but not long to be so,--not long to be away from all [she]3982-childhood,--his father loved,--nor during that time to be oppressed with doubt as to [his]156-job innocence , sure and secure of [[her]3982-childhood,--his father darling]3985-her darling 's heart;--he started from [his]156-job instant 's pause , and said in a low firm voice , " Not guilty , [[my]156-job lord]7434-my lord . "[156-job] The circumstances of the murder , the discovery of the body , the causes of suspicion against [Jem]154-jem , were as well known to [most of [the audience]3987-the audience]3986-most of the audience as they are to [you]3988-you , so there was some little buzz of conversation going on among [the people]1184-the people while [the leading counsel for the prosecution]3990-the leading counsel for the prosecution made [his]156-job very effective speech . " That 's [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson , [the father]513-the father , sitting behind [Serjeant Wilkinson]394-serjeant wilkinson ! "[156-job] " What [a noble - looking old man]7436-a noble - looking old man [he]156-job is ! so stern and inflexible , with such classical features ! Does [he]156-job not remind [you]3988-you of some of the busts of [Jupiter]395-jupiter ? "[156-job] " [I]156-job am more interested by watching [the prisoner]7362-the prisoner . [Criminals]7438-criminals always interest [me]156-job . [I]156-job try to trace in the features common to humanity some expression of the crimes by which [they]7438-criminals have distinguished [themselves]7438-criminals from [[their]7438-criminals kind]7439-their kind . [I]156-job have seen a good number of [murderers]7440-murderers in [my]156-job day , but [I]156-job have seldom seen one with such marks of [Cain]273-cain on [his]156-job countenance as [the man at the bar]7441-the man at the bar . "[156-job] " Well , [I]156-job am [no physiognomist]7442-no physiognomist , but [I]156-job do n't think [his]156-job face strikes [me]156-job as bad . It certainly is gloomy and depressed , and not unnaturally so , considering [his]156-job situation . "[156-job] " Only look at [his]156-job low , resolute brow , [his]156-job downcast eye , [his]156-job white compressed lips . [He]156-job never looks up,--just watch [him]156-job . "[156-job] " [His]156-job forehead is not so low if [he]156-job had that mass of black hair removed , and is very square , which [some people]2369-some people say is a good sign . If [others]737-others are to be influenced by such trifles as [you]7445-you are , it would have been much better if [the prison barber]7446-the prison barber had cut [his]156-job hair a little previous to the trial ; and as for down - cast eye , and compressed lip , it is all part and parcel of [his]156-job inward agitation just now ; nothing to do with character , [[my]156-job good fellow]7308-my good fellow . "[156-job] [Poor [Jem]154-jem]3991-poor jem ! [His]154-jem raven hair ( [[his]154-jem mother]787-his mother 's pride , and so often fondly caressed by [her]787-his mother fingers ) , was that too to have its influence against [him]154-jem ? [The witnesses]3948-the witnesses were called . At first [they]3948-the witnesses consisted principally of [policemen]6228-policemen ; who , being much accustomed to giving evidence , knew what were the material points [they]3948-the witnesses were called on to prove , and did not lose the time of [the court]604-the court in listening to any thing unnecessary . " Clear as day against [the prisoner]7362-the prisoner , "[3996-one attorney] whispered [[one attorney]3996-one attorney 's clerk]3997-one attorney 's clerk to another . " Black as night , [you]3997-one attorney 's clerk mean , "[553-his friend] replied [[his]3996-one attorney friend]553-his friend ; and [they]3948-the witnesses both smiled . " [Jane Wilson]130-jane wilson ! who 's [she]130-jane wilson ? some relation , [I]3948-the witnesses suppose , from the name . "[3948-the witnesses] " [The mother,--she]396-the mother,--she that is to prove the gun part of the case . "[4000-one of the officers of the court] " Oh , ay -- [I]876-both remember ! Rather hard on [her]130-jane wilson , too , [I]876-both think . "[876-both] Then [both]876-both were silent , as [one of [the officers of the court]4001-the officers of the court]4000-one of the officers of the court ushered [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson into the witness - box . [I]0-i have often called [her]134-mrs. wilson " [the old woman]937-the old woman , "[134-mrs. wilson] and " [an old woman]7450-an old woman , "[134-mrs. wilson] because , in truth , [her]134-mrs. wilson appearance was so much beyond [her]134-mrs. wilson years , which might not be many above fifty . But partly owing to [her]134-mrs. wilson accident in early life , which left a stamp of pain upon [her]134-mrs. wilson face , partly owing to [her]134-mrs. wilson anxious temper , partly to [her]134-mrs. wilson sorrows , and partly to [her]134-mrs. wilson limping gait , [she]134-mrs. wilson always gave [me]0-i the idea of age . But now [she]134-mrs. wilson might have seemed more than seventy ; [her]134-mrs. wilson lines were so set and deep , [her]134-mrs. wilson features so sharpened , and [her]134-mrs. wilson walk so feeble . [She]134-mrs. wilson was trying to check [her]134-mrs. wilson sobs into composure , and ( unconsciously ) was striving to behave as [she]134-mrs. wilson thought would best please [[her]134-mrs. wilson poor boy]4002-her poor boy , whom [she]134-mrs. wilson knew [she]134-mrs. wilson had often grieved by [her]134-mrs. wilson uncontrolled impatience . [He]4002-her poor boy had buried [his]4002-her poor boy face in [his]4002-her poor boy arms , which rested on the front of [the dock]4003-the dock ( an attitude [he]4002-her poor boy retained during the greater part of [his]4002-her poor boy trial , and which prejudiced many against [him]4002-her poor boy ) . [The counsel]4004-the counsel began the examination . " [Your]2056-her son name is [Jane Wilson]130-jane wilson , [I]4004-the counsel believe . "[4004-the counsel] " Yes , [sir]5232-sir . "[134-mrs. wilson] " [The mother of [the prisoner at the bar]3980-the prisoner at the bar]7452-the mother of the prisoner at the bar ? "[134-mrs. wilson] " Yes , [sir]5232-sir ; "[4004-the counsel] with quivering voice , ready to break out into weeping , but earning respect by the strong effort at self - control , prompted , as [I]0-i have said before , by [her]134-mrs. wilson earnest wish to please [[her]134-mrs. wilson son]2056-her son by [her]134-mrs. wilson behaviour . [The barrister]4006-the barrister now proceeded to the important part of the examination , tending to prove that the gun found on the scene of the murder was [the prisoner]7362-the prisoner 's . [She]134-mrs. wilson had committed [herself]134-mrs. wilson so fully to [the policeman]2480-the policeman , that [she]134-mrs. wilson could not well retract ; so without much delay in bringing the question round to the desired point , the gun was produced in [court]4009-court , and the inquiry made-- " That gun belongs to [[your]5232-sir son]2919-your son , does it not ? "[134-mrs. wilson] [She]134-mrs. wilson clenched the sides of the witness - box in [her]134-mrs. wilson efforts to make [her]134-mrs. wilson parched tongue utter words . At last [she]134-mrs. wilson moaned forth , " Oh ! [Jem]154-jem , [Jem]154-jem ! what mun [I]134-mrs. wilson say ? "[134-mrs. wilson] [Every one]669-every one bent forward to hear [the prisoner]7362-the prisoner 's answer ; although , in fact , it was of little importance to the issue of the trial . [He]7362-the prisoner lifted up [his]7362-the prisoner head ; and with a face brimming full of pity for [[his]7362-the prisoner mother]787-his mother , yet resolved into endurance , said , " Tell the truth , [mother]4845-mother ! "[7362-the prisoner] And so [she]134-mrs. wilson did , with the fidelity of [a little child]1319-a little child . [Every one]669-every one felt that [she]134-mrs. wilson did ; and the little colloquy between [mother]4845-mother and [son]1435-son did [them]4017-them some slight service in the opinion of [the audience]3987-the audience . But [the awful judge]4019-the awful judge sat unmoved ; and [the jurymen]4020-the jurymen changed not a muscle of [their]4020-the jurymen countenances ; while [the counsel for the prosecution]4021-the counsel for the prosecution went triumphantly through this part of the case , including the fact of [Jem]154-jem 's absence from [home]4755-home on the night of the murder , and bringing every admission to bear right against [the prisoner]7362-the prisoner . It was over . [She]134-mrs. wilson was told to go down . But [she]134-mrs. wilson could no longer compel [[her]134-mrs. wilson mother]4774-her mother 's heart to keep silence , and suddenly turning towards [the judge]6816-the judge ( with whom [she]134-mrs. wilson imagined the verdict to rest ) , [she]134-mrs. wilson thus addressed [him]6816-the judge with [her]134-mrs. wilson choking voice . " And now , [sir]5232-sir , [I]134-mrs. wilson 've telled [you]5232-sir the truth , and the whole truth , as _ [he]7362-the prisoner _ bid [me]134-mrs. wilson ; but do n't [ye]5232-sir let what [I]134-mrs. wilson have said go for to hang [him]7362-the prisoner ; oh , [[my]134-mrs. wilson lord judge]7458-my lord judge , take [my]134-mrs. wilson word for it , [he]7362-the prisoner 's as innocent as [the child]805-the child as has yet to be born . For sure , [I]134-mrs. wilson , who am [[his]7362-the prisoner mother]787-his mother , and have nursed [him]7362-the prisoner on [my]134-mrs. wilson knee , and been gladdened by the sight of [him]7362-the prisoner every day since , ought to know [him]7362-the prisoner better than [[yon]7461-yon pack of [fellows]7463-fellows]7462-yon pack of fellows "[134-mrs. wilson] ( indicating [the jury]6804-the jury , while [she]4027-i strove against [her]4027-i heart to render [her]4027-i words distinct and clear for [[her]4027-i dear son]4028-her dear son 's sake ) " who , [I]4027-i 'll go bail , never saw [him]7362-the prisoner before this morning in all [their]7464-their born days . [[My]4027-i lord judge]7458-my lord judge , [he]7362-the prisoner 's so good [I]4027-i often wondered what harm there was in [him]7362-the prisoner ; many is the time when [I]4027-i 've been fretted ( for [I]4027-i 'm frabbit enough at times ) , when [I]4027-i 've scold't [myself]4027-i , and said , ' [You]7458-my lord judge ungrateful thing , [the Lord God]7347-the lord god has given [you]7458-my lord judge [Jem]154-jem , and is n't that blessing enough for [you]7458-my lord judge ? ' But [He]7347-the lord god has seen fit to punish [me]4027-i . If [Jem]154-jem is -- if [Jem]154-jem is -- taken from [me]4027-i , [I]4027-i shall be [a childless woman]7467-a childless woman ; and very poor , having nought left to love on earth , and [I]4027-i can not say ' [His]154-jem will be done . ' [I]4027-i can not , [[my]4027-i lord judge]7458-my lord judge , oh , [I]4027-i can not . "[4027-i] While sobbing out these words [she]4029-she was led away by [the officers of the court]4001-the officers of the court , but tenderly , and reverently , with the respect which great sorrow commands . The stream of evidence went on and on , gathering fresh force from [every witness who was examined]4031-every witness who was examined , and threatening to overwhelm [poor Jem]154-jem . Already [they]4001-the officers of the court had proved that the gun was [his]154-jem , that [he]154-jem had been heard not many days before the commission of the deed to threaten [the deceased]4032-the deceased ; indeed , that [the police]6234-the police had , at that time , been obliged to interfere to prevent some probable act of violence . It only remained to bring forward a sufficient motive for the threat and the murder . The clue to this had been furnished by [the policeman]2480-the policeman , who had overheard [Jem]154-jem 's angry language to [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson ; and [his]209-mr. carson report in the first instance had occasioned the subpoena to [Mary]145-mary . And now [she]4029-she was to be called on to bear [witness]4035-witness . [The court]604-the court was by this time almost as full as it could hold ; but fresh attempts were being made to squeeze in at all the entrances , for [many]1183-many were anxious to see and hear this part of the trial . [Old Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson felt an additional beat at [his]209-mr. carson heart at the thought of seeing the fatal [Helen]214-helen , the cause of all -- a kind of interest and yet repugnance , for was not [she]214-helen beloved by the dead ; nay , perhaps in [her]214-helen way , loving and mourning for the same being that [he]209-mr. carson [himself]209-mr. carson was so bitterly grieving over ? And yet [he]209-mr. carson felt as if [he]209-mr. carson abhorred [her]214-helen and [her]214-helen rumoured loveliness , as if [she]214-helen were the curse against [him]209-mr. carson ; and [he]209-mr. carson grew jealous of the love with which [she]214-helen had inspired [[his]209-mr. carson son]1261-his son , and would fain have deprived [her]214-helen of even [her]214-helen natural right of sorrowing over [[her]214-helen lover]2048-her lover 's untimely end : for [you]4040-you see it was a fixed idea in the minds of all , that [the handsome , bright , gay , rich young gentleman]4041-the handsome , bright , gay , rich young gentleman must have been beloved in preference to [the serious , almost stern - looking smith]4042-the serious , almost stern - looking smith , who had to toil for [his]4042-the serious , almost stern - looking smith daily bread . Hitherto the effect of the trial had equalled [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson 's most sanguine hopes , and a severe look of satisfaction came over the face of [the avenger,--over that countenance whence the smile]4043-the avenger,--over that countenance whence the smile had departed , never more to return . All eyes were directed to the door through which [the witnesses]3948-the witnesses entered . [Even Jem]154-jem looked up to catch one glimpse before [he]154-jem hid [his]154-jem face from [her]214-helen look of aversion . [The officer]4045-the officer had gone to fetch [her]214-helen . [She]214-helen was in exactly the same attitude as when [Job Legh]156-job had seen [her]214-helen two hours before through the half - open door . Not a finger had moved . [The officer]4045-the officer summoned [her]214-helen , but [she]214-helen did not stir . [She]214-helen was so still [he]4045-the officer thought [she]214-helen had fallen asleep , and [he]4045-the officer stepped forward and touched [her]214-helen . [She]214-helen started up in an instant , and followed [him]4045-the officer with a kind of rushing rapid motion into [the court]604-the court , into [the witness]4048-the witness - box . And amid all that sea of faces , misty and swimming before [her]214-helen eyes , [she]214-helen saw but two clear bright spots , distinct and fixed : [the judge]6816-the judge , who might have to condemn ; and [the prisoner , who might have to die]4050-the prisoner , who might have to die . The mellow sunlight streamed down that high window on [her]214-helen head , and fell on the rich treasure of [her]214-helen golden hair , stuffed away in masses under [her]214-helen little bonnet - cap ; and in those warm beams the motes kept dancing up and down . The wind had changed -- had changed almost as soon as [she]214-helen had given up [her]214-helen watching ; the wind had changed , and [she]214-helen heeded it not . [Many who were looking for mere flesh and blood beauty , mere colouring]4051-many who were looking for mere flesh and blood beauty , mere colouring , were disappointed ; for [her]214-helen face was deadly white , and almost set in its expression , while [a mournful bewildered soul]4052-a mournful bewildered soul looked out of the depths of those soft , deep , gray eyes . But [others]737-others recognised a higher and stranger kind of beauty ; one that would keep its hold on the memory for many after years . [I]0-i was not there [myself]0-i ; but one who was , told [me]0-i that [her]214-helen look , and indeed [her]214-helen whole face , was more like the well - known engraving from [Guido]398-guido 's picture of " [Beatrice Cenci]399-beatrice cenci "[4054-he] than any thing else [he]4054-he could give [me]0-i an idea of . [He]4054-he added , that [her]214-helen countenance haunted [him]4054-he , like the remembrance of some wild sad melody , heard in childhood ; that it would perpetually recur with its mute imploring agony . With all the court reeling before [her]214-helen ( always save and except those awful two ) , [she]214-helen heard a voice speak , and answered the simple inquiry ( something about [her]214-helen name ) mechanically , as if in a dream . So [she]214-helen went on for two or three more questions , with a strange wonder in [her]214-helen brain , as to the reality of the terrible circumstances in which [she]214-helen was placed . Suddenly [she]214-helen was roused , [she]214-helen knew not how or by what . [She]214-helen was conscious that all was real , that [hundreds]4055-hundreds were looking at [her]214-helen , that true - sounding words were being extracted from [her]214-helen ; that [that figure , so bowed down , with the face concealed by both hands]4056-that figure , so bowed down , with the face concealed by both hands , was really [Jem]154-jem . [Her]214-helen face flushed scarlet , and then paler than before . But in [her]214-helen dread of [herself]214-helen , with the tremendous secret imprisoned within [her]214-helen , [she]214-helen exerted every power [she]214-helen had to keep in the full understanding of what was going on , of what [she]214-helen was asked , and of what [she]214-helen answered . With all [her]214-helen faculties preternaturally alive and sensitive , [she]214-helen heard the next question from [the pert young barrister]4057-the pert young barrister , who was delighted to have the examination of [this witness]4058-this witness . " And pray , may [I]4057-the pert young barrister ask , which was [the favoured lover]7469-the favoured lover ? [You]214-helen say [you]214-helen knew [both these young men]7470-both these young men . Which was [the favoured lover]7469-the favoured lover ? Which did [you]214-helen prefer ? "[4057-the pert young barrister] And who was [he]4057-the pert young barrister , [the questioner]4059-the questioner , that [he]4057-the pert young barrister should dare so lightly to ask of [her]214-helen heart 's secrets ? That [he]4057-the pert young barrister should dare to ask [her]214-helen to tell , before [that multitude assembled there]4060-that multitude assembled there , [what woman]4061-what woman usually whispers with blushes and tears , and many hesitations , to one ear alone ? So , for an instant , a look of indignation contracted [Mary]145-mary 's brow , as [she]145-mary steadily met the eyes of [the impertinent counsellor]4062-the impertinent counsellor . But , in that instant , [she]145-mary saw the hands removed from a face beyond , behind ; and a countenance revealed of such intense love and woe,--such a deprecating dread of [her]145-mary answer ; and suddenly [her]145-mary resolution was taken . The present was everything ; the future , that vast shroud , it was maddening to think upon ; but _ now _ [she]145-mary might own [her]145-mary fault , but _ now _ [she]145-mary might even own [her]145-mary love . Now , when [the beloved]3100-the beloved stood thus , abhorred of [men]1197-men , there would be no feminine shame to stand between [her]145-mary and [her]145-mary avowal . So [she]145-mary also turned towards [the judge]6816-the judge , partly to mark that [her]145-mary answer was not given to [the monkeyfied man who questioned [her]145-mary]4066-the monkeyfied man who questioned her , and likewise that [her]145-mary face might be averted from , and [her]145-mary eyes not gaze upon , the form that contracted with the dread of the words [he]4066-the monkeyfied man who questioned her anticipated . " [He]4066-the monkeyfied man who questioned her asks [me]4067-i which of [them]7472-them two [I]4067-i liked the best . Perhaps [I]4067-i liked [Mr. Harry Carson]209-mr. carson once -- [I]4067-i do n't know -- [I've]4067-i forgotten ; but [I]4067-i loved [James Wilson]154-jem , that 's now on trial , above what tongue can tell -- above all else on [earth]1255-earth put together ; and [I]4067-i love [him]154-jem now better than ever , though [he]154-jem has never known a word of it till this minute . For [you]4066-the monkeyfied man who questioned her see , [sir]5232-sir , [mother]4845-mother died before [I]4067-i was thirteen , before [I]4067-i could know right from wrong about some things ; and [I]4067-i was giddy and vain , and ready to listen to any praise of [my]4067-i good looks ; and [this poor young [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson]7476-this poor young mr. carson fell in with [me]4067-i , and told [me]4067-i [he]209-mr. carson loved [me]4067-i ; and [I]4067-i was foolish enough to think [he]209-mr. carson meant [me]4067-i marriage : [a mother]883-a mother is a pitiful loss to [a girl]577-a girl , [sir]5232-sir ; and so [I]4067-i used to fancy [I]4067-i could like to be [a lady]4776-a lady , and rich , and never know want any more . [I]4067-i never found out how dearly [I]4067-i loved [another]1526-another till one day , when [James Wilson]154-jem asked [me]4067-i to marry [him]154-jem , and [I]4067-i was very hard and sharp in [my]4067-i answer ( for indeed , [sir]5232-sir , [I]4067-i 'd a deal to bear just then ) , and [he]209-mr. carson took [me]4067-i at [my]4067-i word and left [me]4067-i ; and from that day to this [I]4067-i 've never spoken a word to [him]209-mr. carson , or set eyes on [him]209-mr. carson ; though [I]4067-i 'd fain have done so , to try and show [him]209-mr. carson [we]7483-we had both been too hasty ; for [he]209-mr. carson 'd not been gone out of [my]4067-i sight above a minute before [I]4067-i knew [I]4067-i loved -- far above [my]4067-i life , "[4067-i] said [she]4067-i , dropping [her]4067-i voice as [she]4067-i came to this second confession of the strength of [her]4067-i attachment . " But , if [the gentleman]6092-the gentleman asks [me]4067-i which [I]4067-i loved the best , [I]4067-i make answer , [I]4067-i was flattered by [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson , and pleased with [his]209-mr. carson flattery ; but [James Wilson]154-jem [I--]4067-i "[4067-i] [She]4067-i covered [her]4067-i face with [her]4067-i hands , to hide the burning scarlet blushes , which even dyed [her]4067-i fingers . There was a little pause ; still , though [her]4067-i speech might inspire pity for [the prisoner]7362-the prisoner , it only strengthened the supposition of [his]7362-the prisoner guilt . Presently [the counsellor]4069-the counsellor went on with [his]4069-the counsellor examination . " But [you]4069-the counsellor have seen [young Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson since [your]4069-the counsellor rejection of [the prisoner]7362-the prisoner ? "[4069-the counsellor] " Yes , often . "[4067-i] " [You]4069-the counsellor have spoken to [him]7362-the prisoner , [I]4067-i conclude , at these times . "[4067-i] " Only once to call speaking . "[4067-i] " And what was the substance of [your]4069-the counsellor conversation ? Did [you]4069-the counsellor tell [him]7362-the prisoner [you]4069-the counsellor found [you]4069-the counsellor preferred [[his]7362-the prisoner rival]6301-his rival ? "[4067-i] " No , [sir]5232-sir . [I]4067-i do n't think as [I]4067-i 've done wrong in saying , now as things stand , what [my]4067-i feelings are ; but [I]4067-i never would be so bold as to tell [one young man]7488-one young man [I]4067-i cared for another . [I]4067-i never named [Jem]154-jem 's name to [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson . Never . "[4067-i] " Then what did [you]4069-the counsellor say when [you]4069-the counsellor had this final conversation with [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson ? [You]4069-the counsellor can give [me]4067-i the substance of it , if [you]4069-the counsellor do n't remember the words . "[4067-i] " [I]4067-i 'll try , [sir]5232-sir ; but [I]4067-i 'm not very clear . [I]4067-i told [him]209-mr. carson [I]4067-i could not love [him]209-mr. carson , and wished to have nothing more to do with [him]209-mr. carson . [He]209-mr. carson did [his]209-mr. carson best to over - persuade [me]4067-i , but [I]4067-i kept steady , and at last [I]4067-i ran off . "[4067-i] " And [you]4069-the counsellor never spoke to [him]209-mr. carson again ? "[4067-i] " Never ! "[4067-i] " Now , [young woman]1835-young woman , remember [you]4069-the counsellor are upon [your]4069-the counsellor oath . Did [you]4069-the counsellor ever tell [the prisoner at [the bar of [Mr. Henry Carson]209-mr. carson]7492-the bar of mr. henry carson 's attentions to [you]4069-the counsellor]7491-the prisoner at the bar of mr. henry carson 's attentions to you ? of [your]4069-the counsellor acquaintance , in short ? Did [you]4069-the counsellor ever try to excite [his]209-mr. carson jealousy by boasting of [a lover so far above [you]4069-the counsellor in [station]2514-station]7493-a lover so far above you in station ? "[4067-i] " Never . [I]4070-she never did , "[4070-she] said [she]4070-she , in so firm and distinct a manner as to leave no doubt . " Were [you]4069-the counsellor aware that [he]209-mr. carson knew of [Mr. Henry Carson]209-mr. carson 's regard for [you]4069-the counsellor ? Remember [you]4069-the counsellor are on [your]4069-the counsellor oath ! "[4070-she] " Never , [sir]5232-sir . [I]4067-i was not aware until [I]4067-i heard of the quarrel between [them]7496-them , and what [Jem]154-jem had said to [the policeman]2480-the policeman , and that was after the murder . To this day [I]4067-i ca n't make out who told [Jem]154-jem . Oh , [sir]5232-sir , may not [I]4067-i go down ? "[4067-i] For [she]4070-she felt the sense , the composure , the very bodily strength which [she]4070-she had compelled to [her]4070-she aid for a time , suddenly giving way , and was conscious that [she]4070-she was losing all command over [herself]4070-she . There was no occasion to detain [her]4070-she longer ; [she]4070-she had done [her]4070-she part . [She]4070-she might go down . The evidence was still stronger against [the prisoner]7362-the prisoner ; but now [he]7362-the prisoner stood erect and firm , with self - respect in [his]7362-the prisoner attitude , and a look of determination on [his]7362-the prisoner face , which almost made it appear noble . Yet [he]7362-the prisoner seemed lost in thought . [Job Legh]156-job had all this time been trying to soothe and comfort [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson , who would first be in [the court]604-the court , in order to see [[her]134-mrs. wilson darling]3985-her darling , and then , when [her]134-mrs. wilson sobs became irrepressible , had to be led out into the open air , and sat there weeping , on the steps of [the court - house]4074-the court - house . Who would have taken charge of [Mary]145-mary on [her]145-mary release from the witness - box [I]0-i do not know , if [Mrs. Sturgis]389-mrs. sturgis , [[the boatman]3728-the boatman 's wife]4076-the boatman 's wife , had not been [there]873-there , brought by [her]389-mrs. sturgis interest in [Mary]145-mary , towards whom [she]389-mrs. sturgis now pressed , in order to urge [her]389-mrs. sturgis to leave the scene of the trial . " No ! no ! "[145-mary] said [Mary]145-mary , to this proposition . " [I]145-mary must be here , [I]145-mary must watch that [they]7499-they do n't hang [him]3728-the boatman , [you]145-mary know [I]145-mary must . "[145-mary] " Oh ! [they]7499-they 'll not hang [him]3728-the boatman ! never fear ! Besides the wind has changed , and that 's in [his]3728-the boatman favour . Come away . [You]145-mary 're so hot , and first white and then red ; [I]389-mrs. sturgis 'm sure [you]145-mary 're ill . Just come away . "[389-mrs. sturgis] " Oh ! [I]145-mary do n't know about any thing but that [I]145-mary must stay , "[145-mary] replied [Mary]145-mary , in a strange hurried manner , catching hold of some rails as if [she]145-mary feared some bodily force would be employed to remove [her]145-mary . So [Mrs. Sturgis]389-mrs. sturgis just waited patiently by [her]145-mary , every now and then peeping among the congregation of heads in the body of [the court]604-the court , to see if [[her]389-mrs. sturgis husband]587-her husband were still there . And there [he]587-her husband always was to be seen , looking and listening with all [his]587-her husband might . [[His]587-her husband wife]525-his wife felt easy that [he]587-her husband would not be wanting [her]145-mary at [home]4755-home until the trial was ended . [Mary]145-mary never let go [her]145-mary clutched hold on the rails . [She]145-mary wanted [them]4082-them to steady [her]145-mary , in that heaving , whirling court . [She]145-mary thought the feeling of something hard compressed within [her]145-mary hand would help [her]145-mary to listen , for it was such pain , such weary pain in [her]145-mary head , to strive to attend to what was being said . [They]4083-they were all at [sea]4969-sea , sailing away on billowy waves , and [every one]669-every one speaking at once , and [no one]1202-no one heeding [[her]145-mary father]564-her father , who was calling on [them]4083-they to be silent , and listen to [him]587-her husband . Then again , for a brief second , [the court]604-the court stood still , and [she]145-mary could see [the judge]6816-the judge , sitting up there like [an idol]4090-an idol , with [his]6816-the judge trappings , so rigid and stiff ; and [Jem]154-jem , opposite , looking at [her]145-mary , as if to say , Am [I]0-i to die for what [you]145-mary know [your]145-mary ---- . Then [she]145-mary checked [herself]145-mary , and by a great struggle brought [herself]145-mary round to an instant 's sanity . But the round of thought never stood still ; and off [she]145-mary went again ; and every time [her]145-mary power of struggling against the growing delirium grew fainter and fainter . [She]145-mary muttered low to [herself]145-mary , but [no one]1202-no one heard [her]145-mary except [[her]145-mary neighbour]1151-her neighbour , [Mrs. Sturgis]389-mrs. sturgis ; all were too closely attending to the case for the prosecution , which was now being wound up . [The counsel for]4093-the counsel for [the prisoner]7362-the prisoner had avoided much cross - examination , reserving to [himself]4093-the counsel for the right of calling [the witnesses]3948-the witnesses forward again ; for [he]4093-the counsel for had received so little , and such vague instructions , and understood that so much depended on the evidence of [one who was not forthcoming]4096-one who was not forthcoming , that in fact [he]4093-the counsel for had little hope of establishing any thing like a show of a defence , and contented [himself]4093-the counsel for with watching the case , and lying in wait for any legal objections that might offer [themselves]4097-their . [He]4093-the counsel for lay back on the seat , occasionally taking a pinch of snuff in a manner intended to be contemptuous ; now and then elevating [his]4093-the counsel for eyebrows , and sometimes exchanging a little note with [Mr. Bridgenorth]353-mr. bridgenorth behind [him]4093-the counsel for . [The attorney]4098-the attorney had far more interest in the case than [the barrister]4006-the barrister , to which [he]4093-the counsel for was perhaps excited by [[his]4093-the counsel for poor old friend]4100-his poor old friend [Job Legh]156-job ; who had edged and wedged [himself]4100-his poor old friend through the crowd close to [Mr. Bridgenorth]353-mr. bridgenorth 's elbow , sent thither by [Ben Sturgis]392-ben sturgis , to whom [he]4093-the counsel for had been " introduced "[4100-his poor old friend] by [Charley Jones]369-charley , and who had accounted for [Mary]145-mary 's disappearance on the preceding day , and spoken of [their]4097-their chase , [their]4097-their fears , [their]4097-their hopes . All this was told in a few words to [Mr. Bridgenorth]353-mr. bridgenorth -- so few , that [they]4097-their gave [him]4093-the counsel for but a confused idea , that time was of value ; and this [he]4093-the counsel for named to [[his]4093-the counsel for counsel]4101-his counsel , who now rose to speak for the defence . [Job Legh]156-job looked about for [Mary]145-mary , now [he]156-job had gained , and given , some idea of the position of things . At last [he]156-job saw [her]145-mary , standing by [a decent - looking woman]4102-a decent - looking woman , looking flushed and anxious , and moving [her]145-mary lips incessantly , as if eagerly talking ; [her]145-mary eyes never resting on any object , but wandering about as if in search of something . [Job]156-job thought it was for [him]156-job [she]145-mary was seeking , and [he]156-job struggled to get round to [her]145-mary . When [he]156-job had succeeded , [she]145-mary took no notice of [him]156-job , although [he]156-job spoke to [her]145-mary , but still kept looking round and round in the same wild , restless manner . [He]156-job tried to hear the low quick mutterings of [her]145-mary voice , as [he]156-job caught the repetition of the same words over and over again . " [I]145-mary must not go mad . [I]145-mary must not , indeed . [They]7500-they say [people]4744-people tell the truth when [they]4744-people 're mad ; but [I]145-mary do n't . [I]145-mary was always [a liar]3021-a liar . [I]145-mary was , indeed ; but [I]145-mary 'm not mad . [I]145-mary must not go mad . [I]145-mary must not , indeed . "[145-mary] Suddenly [she]145-mary seemed to become aware how earnestly [Job]156-job was listening ( with mournful attention ) to [her]145-mary words , and turning sharp round upon [him]156-job , with upbraiding for [his]156-job eaves - dropping on [her]145-mary lips , [she]145-mary caught sight of something,--or some one,--who , even in that state , had power to arrest [her]145-mary attention , and throwing up [her]145-mary arms with wild energy , [she]145-mary shrieked aloud , " Oh , [Jem]154-jem ! [Jem]154-jem ! [you]154-jem 're saved ; and [I]145-mary _ am _ mad-- "[145-mary] and was instantly seized with convulsions . With much commiseration [she]145-mary was taken out of [court]4009-court , while the attention of [many]1183-many was diverted from [her]145-mary , by the fierce energy with which [a sailor]4970-a sailor forced [his]4970-a sailor way over rails and seats , against turnkeys and [policemen]6228-policemen . [The officers of [the court]604-the court]4001-the officers of the court opposed this forcible manner of entrance , but [they]4001-the officers of the court could hardly induce [the offender]4109-the offender to adopt any quieter way of attaining [his]4109-the offender object , and telling [his]4109-the offender tale in the witness - box , the legitimate place . For [Will]154-jem had dwelt so impatiently on the danger in which [his]154-jem absence would place [[his]154-jem cousin]6256-his cousin , that even yet [he]154-jem seemed to fear that [he]154-jem might see [the prisoner]7362-the prisoner carried off , and hung , before [he]154-jem could pour out the narrative which would exculpate [him]154-jem . As for [Job Legh]156-job , [his]156-job feelings were all but uncontrollable ; as [you]4112-you may judge by the indifference with which [he]156-job saw [Mary]145-mary borne , stiff and convulsed , out of [the court]604-the court , in the charge of the kind [Mrs. Sturgis]389-mrs. sturgis , who , [you]4112-you will remember , was [an utter stranger to [him]156-job]4114-an utter stranger to him . " [She]145-mary 'll keep ! [I]156-job 'll not trouble [myself]156-job about [her]145-mary , "[156-job] said [he]156-job to [himself]156-job , as [he]156-job wrote with trembling hands a little note of information to [Mr. Bridgenorth]353-mr. bridgenorth , who had conjectured , when [Will]154-jem had first disturbed the awful tranquillity of [the life - and - death court]4115-the life - and - death court , that [the witness]4048-the witness had arrived ( better late than never ) on whose evidence rested all the slight chance yet remaining to [Jem Wilson]154-jem of escaping death . During the commotion in [the court]604-the court , among all the cries and commands , the dismay and the directions , consequent upon [Will]154-jem 's entrance , and poor [Mary]145-mary 's fearful attack of illness , [Mr. Bridgenorth]353-mr. bridgenorth had kept [his]353-mr. bridgenorth lawyer - like presence of mind ; and long before [Job Legh]156-job 's almost illegible note was poked at [him]156-job , [he]156-job had recapitulated the facts on which [Will]154-jem had to give evidence , and the manner in which [he]154-jem had been pursued , after [[his]154-jem ship]5944-his ship had taken [her]145-mary leave of [the land]5552-the land . [The barrister who defended [Jem]154-jem]4120-the barrister who defended jem took new heart when [he]4120-the barrister who defended jem was put in possession of these striking points to be adduced , not so much out of earnestness to save [the prisoner]7362-the prisoner , of whose innocence [he]4120-the barrister who defended jem was still doubtful , as because [he]4120-the barrister who defended jem saw the opportunities for the display of forensic eloquence which were presented by the facts ; " a gallant tar brought back from [the pathless ocean]7503-the pathless ocean by [a girl]577-a girl 's noble daring , "[4120-the barrister who defended jem] " the dangers of too hastily judging from circumstantial evidence , "[4120-the barrister who defended jem] & amp;c . , & amp;c . while [the counsellor for the prosecution]4122-the counsellor for the prosecution prepared [himself]4122-the counsellor for the prosecution by folding [his]4122-the counsellor for the prosecution arms , elevating [his]4122-the counsellor for the prosecution eyebrows , and putting [his]4122-the counsellor for the prosecution lips in the form in which [they]4123-they might best whistle down the wind such evidence as might be produced by [a suborned witness]4124-a suborned witness , who dared to perjure [himself]4124-a suborned witness . For , of course , it is etiquette to suppose that such evidence as may be given against the opinion which [lawyers]6988-lawyers are paid to uphold , is any thing but based on truth ; and " perjury , "[4124-a suborned witness] " conspiracy , "[4124-a suborned witness] and " peril of [your]7505-your immortal soul , "[4124-a suborned witness] are light expressions to throw at the heads of [those who may prove]4126-those who may prove ( not [the speaker]6320-the speaker , there would then be some excuse for the hasty words of personal anger , but ) [the hirer of [the speaker]6320-the speaker]4128-the hirer of the speaker to be wrong , or mistaken . But when once [Will]154-jem had attained [his]154-jem end , and felt that [his]154-jem tale , or part of a tale , would be heard by [judge]6225-judge and [jury]3346-jury ; when once [he]154-jem saw [Jem]154-jem standing safe and well before [him]154-jem ( even though [he]154-jem saw [him]154-jem pale and care - worn at [[the felon]4132-the felon 's bar]4133-the felon 's bar ) ; [his]154-jem courage took the shape of presence of mind , and [he]154-jem awaited the examination with a calm , unflinching intelligence , which dictated the clearest and most pertinent answers . [He]154-jem told the story [you]4134-you know so well : how [his]154-jem leave of absence being nearly expired , [he]154-jem had resolved to fulfil [his]154-jem promise , and go to see [an uncle]4135-an uncle residing in [the Isle of Man]97-the isle of man ; how [his]154-jem money ( [sailor]4136-sailor - like ) was all expended in [Manchester]1-manchester , and how , consequently , it had been necessary for [him]154-jem to walk to [Liverpool]17-liverpool , which [he]154-jem had accordingly done on the very night of the murder , accompanied as far as [Hollins Greeb]400-hollins greeb by [[his]154-jem friend]553-his friend and cousin , [the prisoner at [the bar]4139-the bar]3980-the prisoner at the bar . [He]154-jem was clear and distinct in every corroborative circumstance , and gave a short account of the singular way in which [he]154-jem had been recalled from [his]154-jem outward - bound voyage , and the terrible anxiety [he]154-jem had felt , as [the pilot - boat]7287-the pilot - boat had struggled [home]4755-home against the wind . [The jury]6804-the jury felt that [their]6804-the jury opinion ( so nearly decided half an hour ago ) was shaken and disturbed in a very uncomfortable and perplexing way , and were almost grateful to [the counsel for the prosecution]4021-the counsel for the prosecution , when [he]154-jem got up , with a brow of thunder , to demolish the evidence , which was so bewildering when taken in connexion with every thing previously adduced . But if such , without looking to the consequences , was the first impulsive feeling of some among [the jury]6804-the jury , how shall [I]0-i describe the vehemence of passion which possessed the mind of [poor Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson , as [he]154-jem saw the effect of [the young sailor]5982-the young sailor 's statement ? It never shook [his]154-jem belief in [Jem]154-jem 's guilt in the least , that attempt at an alibi ; [his]154-jem hatred , [his]154-jem longing for vengeance , having once defined an object to itself , could no more bear to be frustrated and disappointed than the beast of prey can submit to have [[his]154-jem victim]6730-his victim taken from [his]154-jem hungry jaws . No more likeness to the calm stern power of [Jupiter]395-jupiter was there in that white eager face , almost distorted by its fell anxiety of expression . [The counsel to whom etiquette assigned the cross - examination of [Will]154-jem]4147-the counsel to whom etiquette assigned the cross - examination of will , caught the look on [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson 's face , and in [his]154-jem desire to further the intense wish there manifested , [he]154-jem over - shot [his]154-jem mark even in [his]154-jem first insulting question : " And now , [[my]154-jem man]2583-my man , [you]2583-my man 've told [the court]604-the court a very good and very convincing story ; [no reasonable man]7508-no reasonable man ought to doubt the unstained innocence of [your]2583-my man relation at the bar . Still there is one circumstance [you]2583-my man have forgotten to name ; and [I]154-jem feel that without it [your]2583-my man evidence is rather incomplete . Will [you]2583-my man have the kindness to inform [the gentlemen of the jury]7509-the gentlemen of the jury what has been [your]2583-my man charge for repeating this very plausible story ? How much good coin of [[Her]7510-her Majesty]7511-her majesty 's realm have [you]2583-my man received , or are [you]2583-my man to receive , for walking up from [the docks]5006-the docks , or [some less creditable place]7513-some less creditable place , and uttering the tale [you]2583-my man have just now repeated,--very much to the credit of [[your]2583-my man instructor]7514-your instructor , [I]154-jem must say ? Remember , [sir]5232-sir , [you]5232-sir are upon oath . "[154-jem] It took [Will]154-jem a minute to extract the meaning from the garb of unaccustomed words in which it was invested , and during this time [he]154-jem looked a little confused . But the instant the truth flashed upon [him]154-jem , [he]154-jem fixed [his]154-jem bright clear eyes , flaming with indignation , upon [the counsellor , whose look fell at last before that stern unflinching gaze]4148-the counsellor , whose look fell at last before that stern unflinching gaze . Then , and not till then , [Will]154-jem made answer . " Will [you]4148-the counsellor , whose look fell at last before that stern unflinching gaze tell [the judge and jury]7516-the judge and jury how much money [you]4148-the counsellor , whose look fell at last before that stern unflinching gaze 've been paid for [your]4148-the counsellor , whose look fell at last before that stern unflinching gaze impudence towards one who has told [God]224-god 's blessed truth , and who would scorn to tell a lie , or blackguard any one , for the biggest fee as [ever lawyer]7517-ever lawyer got for doing dirty work ? Will [you]4148-the counsellor , whose look fell at last before that stern unflinching gaze tell , [sir?--]7518-sir?-- But [I]154-jem 'm ready , [[my]154-jem lord judge]7458-my lord judge , to take [my]154-jem oath as many times as [[your]4148-the counsellor , whose look fell at last before that stern unflinching gaze lordship]7520-your lordship or [the jury]6804-the jury would like , to testify to things having happened just as [I]154-jem said . There 's [O'Brien]7522-o'brien , [the pilot]7290-the pilot , in [court]4009-court now . Would [somebody with a wig on please]7525-somebody with a wig on please to ask [him]7522-o'brien how much [he]7522-o'brien can say for [me]154-jem ? "[154-jem] It was a good idea , and caught at by [the counsel for the defence]4149-the counsel for the defence . [O'Brien]401-o'brien gave just such testimony as was required to clear [Will]154-jem from all suspicion . [He]401-o'brien had witnessed the pursuit , [he]401-o'brien had heard the conversation which took place between [the boat]3670-the boat and [the ship]5017-the ship ; [he]401-o'brien had given [Will]154-jem a homeward passage in [[his]401-o'brien boat]4152-his boat . And the character of [an accredited pilot]4153-an accredited pilot , appointed by [Trinity House]115-trinity house , was known to be above suspicion . [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson sank back on [his]209-mr. carson seat in sickening despair . [He]209-mr. carson knew enough of [courts]4154-courts to be aware of the extreme unwillingness of [juries]7158-juries to convict , even where the evidence is most clear , when the penalty of such conviction is death . At the period of the trial most condemnatory to [the prisoner]7362-the prisoner , [he]209-mr. carson had repeated this fact to [himself]209-mr. carson in order to damp [his]209-mr. carson too certain expectation of a conviction . Now it needed not repetition , for it forced itself upon [his]209-mr. carson consciousness , and [he]209-mr. carson seemed to _ know _ , even before [the jury]6804-the jury retired to consult , that by some trick , some negligence , some miserable hocus - pocus , [the murderer of [[his]209-mr. carson child]6731-his child , [[his]209-mr. carson darling]1455-his darling , [his]209-mr. carson Absalom , who had never rebelled,--the slayer of [[his]209-mr. carson unburied boy]4161-his unburied boy]4158-the murderer of his child , his darling , his absalom , who had never rebelled,--the slayer of his unburied boy would slip through the fangs of justice , and walk free and unscathed over [that earth]4162-that earth where [[his]209-mr. carson son]1261-his son would never more be seen . It was even so . [The prisoner]7362-the prisoner hid [his]7362-the prisoner face once more to shield the expression of an emotion [he]7362-the prisoner could not control , from the notice of the over - curious ; [Job Legh]156-job ceased [his]156-job eager talking to [Mr. Bridgenorth]353-mr. bridgenorth ; [Charley]369-charley looked grave and earnest ; for [the jury]6804-the jury filed one by one back into [their]6804-the jury box , and the question was asked to which such an awful answer might be given . The verdict [they]6804-the jury had come to was unsatisfactory to [themselves]6804-the jury at last ; neither being convinced of [his]7362-the prisoner innocence , nor yet quite willing to believe [him]7362-the prisoner guilty in the teeth of the alibi . But the punishment that awaited [him]7362-the prisoner , if guilty , was so terrible , and so unnatural a sentence for [man]5236-man to pronounce on [man]5236-man , that the knowledge of it had weighed down the scale on the side of innocence , and " Not Guilty "[4168-the breathless court] was the verdict that thrilled through [the breathless court]4168-the breathless court . One moment of silence , and then the murmurs rose , as the verdict was discussed by [all]4906-all with lowered voice . [Jem]154-jem stood motionless , [his]154-jem head bowed ; [poor fellow]4959-poor fellow , [he]154-jem was stunned with the rapid career of events during the last few hours . [He]154-jem had assumed [his]154-jem place at the bar with little or no expectation of an acquittal ; and with scarcely any desire for life , in the complication of occurrences tending to strengthen the idea of [Mary]145-mary 's more than indifference to [him]154-jem ; [she]145-mary had loved [another]1526-another , and in [her]145-mary mind [Jem]154-jem believed that [he]154-jem [himself]154-jem must be regarded as [the murderer of [him]154-jem [she]145-mary loved]3974-the murderer of him she loved . And suddenly , athwart this gloom which made life seem such a blank expanse of desolation , there flashed the exquisite delight of hearing [Mary]145-mary 's avowal of love , making the future all glorious , if a future in [this world]6789-this world [he]154-jem might hope to have . [He]154-jem could not dwell on any thing but [her]145-mary words , telling of [her]145-mary passionate love ; all else was indistinct , nor could [he]154-jem strive to make it otherwise . [She]145-mary loved [him]154-jem . And Life , now full of tender images , suddenly bright with all exquisite promises , hung on a breath , the slenderest gossamer chance . [He]154-jem tried to think that the knowledge of [her]145-mary love would soothe [him]154-jem even in [his]154-jem dying hours ; but the phantoms of what life with [her]145-mary might be , would obtrude , and made [him]154-jem almost gasp and reel under the uncertainty [he]154-jem was enduring . [Will]154-jem 's appearance had only added to the intensity of this suspense . The full meaning of the verdict could not at once penetrate [his]154-jem brain . [He]154-jem stood dizzy and motionless . [Some one]5544-some one pulled [his]154-jem coat . [He]154-jem turned , and saw [Job Legh]156-job , the tears stealing down [his]156-job brown furrowed cheeks , while [he]156-job tried in vain to command voice enough to speak . [He]156-job kept shaking [Jem]154-jem by the hand as the best and necessary expression of [his]156-job feeling . " Here ! make [yourself]154-jem scarce ! [I]156-job should think [you]154-jem 'd be glad to get out of that ! "[156-job] exclaimed [the gaoler]4175-the gaoler , as [he]156-job brought up [another livid prisoner]4176-another livid prisoner , from out whose eyes came the anxiety which [he]156-job would not allow any other feature to display . [Job Legh]156-job pressed out of [court]4009-court , and [Jem]154-jem followed unreasoningly . [The crowd]1141-the crowd made way , and kept [their]1141-the crowd garments tight about [them]1141-the crowd , as [Jem]154-jem passed , for about [him]154-jem there still hung the taint of [the murderer]6654-the murderer . [He]154-jem was in the open air , and free once more ! Although [many]1183-many looked on [him]154-jem with suspicion , [faithful friends]4181-faithful friends closed round [him]154-jem ; [his]154-jem arm was unresistingly pumped up and down by [[his]154-jem cousin]6256-his cousin and [Job]156-job ; when [one]518-one was tired , [the other]1048-the other took up the wholesome exercise , while [Ben Sturgis]392-ben sturgis was working off [his]392-ben sturgis interest in the scene by scolding [Charley]369-charley for walking on [his]392-ben sturgis head round and round [[Mary]145-mary 's sweetheart]4185-mary 's sweetheart , for [a sweetheart [he]154-jem was now satisfactorily ascertained to be]4186-a sweetheart he was now satisfactorily ascertained to be , in spite of [her]4185-mary 's sweetheart assertion to the contrary . And all this time [Jem]154-jem [himself]154-jem felt bewildered and dazzled ; [he]154-jem would have given any thing for an hour 's uninterrupted thought on the occurrences of the past week , and the new visions raised up during the morning ; aye , even though that tranquil hour were to be passed in the hermitage of [[his]154-jem quiet prison cell]4187-his quiet prison cell . The first question sobbed out by [his]154-jem choking voice , oppressed with emotion , was , " Where is [she]787-his mother ? "[4188-they] [They]4188-they led [him]154-jem to [the room where [[his]154-jem mother]787-his mother sat]4189-the room where his mother sat . [They]4188-they had told [her]787-his mother of [[her]787-his mother son]2056-her son 's acquittal , and now [she]787-his mother was laughing , and crying , and talking , and giving way to all those feelings which [she]787-his mother had restrained with such effort during the last few days . [They]4188-they brought [[her]787-his mother son]2056-her son to [her]787-his mother , and [she]787-his mother threw [herself]787-his mother upon [his]154-jem neck , weeping there . [He]154-jem returned [her]787-his mother embrace , but looked around , beyond . Excepting [[his]154-jem mother]787-his mother there was [no one]1202-no one in [the room]616-the room but [the friends who had entered with [him]154-jem]4196-the friends who had entered with him . " Eh , [lad]1512-lad ! "[787-his mother] said [she]787-his mother , when [she]787-his mother found voice to speak . " See what it is to have behaved [thysel]1512-lad ! [I]787-his mother could put in a good word for [thee]1512-lad , and [the jury]6804-the jury could na go and hang [thee]1512-lad in the face of th ' character [I]787-his mother gave [thee]1512-lad . Was na it a good thing [they]6804-the jury did na keep [me]787-his mother from [Liverpool]17-liverpool ? But [I]787-his mother would come ; [I]787-his mother knew [I]787-his mother could do [thee]1512-lad good , bless [thee]1512-lad , [[my]787-his mother lad]1544-my lad . But thou'rt very white , and all of a tremble . "[787-his mother] [He]4197-he kissed [her]787-his mother again and again , but looking round as if searching for some one [he]4197-he could not find , the first words [he]4197-he uttered were still , " Where is [she]787-his mother ? "[4197-he] CHAPTER XXXIII . REQUIESCAT IN PACE . " Fear no more the heat o ' th ' sun , Nor the furious winter 's rages ; [Thou]1512-lad [thy]1512-lad worldly task hast done , Home art gone and ta'en [thy]1512-lad wages . "[4197-he] [CYMBELINE]116-cymbeline . " While day and night can bring delight , Or nature aught of pleasure give ; While joys above [my]4197-he mind can move For [thee]1512-lad , and [thee]1512-lad alone [I]4197-he live : "[4197-he] When that grim foe of joy below Comes in between to make [us]4198-us part , The iron hand that breaks [our]4198-us band , It breaks [my]0-i bliss -- it breaks [my]0-i heart . " BURNS . [She]787-his mother was where no words of peace , no soothing hopeful tidings could reach [her]787-his mother ; in the ghastly spectral world of delirium . Hour after hour , day after day , [she]787-his mother started up with passionate cries on [[her]787-his mother father]564-her father to save [Jem]154-jem ; or rose wildly , imploring the winds and waves , the pitiless winds and waves , to have mercy ; and over and over again [she]787-his mother exhausted [her]787-his mother feverish fitful strength in these agonised entreaties , and fell back powerless , uttering only the wailing moans of despair . [They]7530-they told [her]787-his mother [Jem]154-jem was safe , [they]7530-they brought [him]154-jem before [her]787-his mother eyes ; but sight and hearing were no longer channels of information to that poor distracted brain , nor could human voice penetrate to [her]787-his mother understanding . [Jem]154-jem alone gathered the full meaning of some of [her]787-his mother strange sentences , and perceived that by some means or other [she]787-his mother , like [himself]154-jem , had divined the truth of [[her]787-his mother father]564-her father being [the murderer]6654-the murderer . Long ago ( reckoning time by events and thoughts , and not by clock or dial - plate ) , [Jem]154-jem had felt certain that [[Mary]145-mary 's father]1067-mary 's father was [[Harry Carson]209-mr. carson 's murderer]7534-harry carson 's murderer ; and although the motive was in some measure a mystery , yet a whole train of circumstances ( the principal of which was that [John Barton]131-john barton had borrowed the fatal gun only two days before ) had left no doubt in [Jem]154-jem 's mind . Sometimes [he]154-jem thought that [John]131-john barton had discovered , and thus bloodily resented , the attentions which [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson had paid to [[his]209-mr. carson daughter]724-his daughter ; at others , [he]154-jem believed the motive to exist in the bitter feuds between [the masters]489-the masters and [[their]489-the masters work - people]6205-their work - people , in which [Barton]131-john barton was known to take so keen an interest . But if [he]154-jem had felt [himself]154-jem pledged to preserve this secret , even when [his]154-jem own life was the probable penalty , and [he]154-jem believed [he]154-jem should fall , execrated by [Mary]145-mary as [the guilty destroyer of [[her]145-mary lover]2048-her lover]7538-the guilty destroyer of her lover , how much more was [he]154-jem bound now to labour to prevent any word of [hers]145-mary from inculpating [[her]145-mary father]564-her father , now that [she]145-mary was [his]154-jem own ; now that [she]145-mary had braved so much to rescue [him]154-jem ; and now that [her]145-mary poor brain had lost all guiding and controlling power over [her]145-mary words . All that night long [Jem]154-jem wandered up and down [the narrow precincts of [Ben Sturgis]392-ben sturgis 's house]7541-the narrow precincts of ben sturgis 's house . In [the little bed - room where [Mrs. Sturgis]389-mrs. sturgis alternately tended [Mary]145-mary]7542-the little bed - room where mrs. sturgis alternately tended mary , and wept over the violence of [her]145-mary illness , [he]154-jem listened to [her]145-mary ravings ; each sentence of which had its own peculiar meaning and reference , intelligible to [his]154-jem mind , till [her]145-mary words rose to the wild pitch of agony , that [no one]1202-no one could alleviate , and [he]154-jem could bear it no longer , and stole , sick and miserable down [stairs]4740-stairs , where [Ben Sturgis]392-ben sturgis thought it [his]392-ben sturgis duty to snore away in an arm - chair instead of [his]392-ben sturgis bed , under the idea that [he]392-ben sturgis should thus be more ready for active service , such as fetching [the doctor]684-the doctor to revisit [[his]392-ben sturgis patient]7546-his patient . Before it was fairly light , [Jem]154-jem ( wide - awake , and listening with an earnest attention [he]154-jem could not deaden , however painful its results proved ) heard a gentle subdued knock at the house door ; it was no business of [his]154-jem , to be sure , to open it , but as [Ben]392-ben sturgis slept on , [he]154-jem thought [he]154-jem would see who [the early visitor]7547-the early visitor might be , and ascertain if there was any occasion for disturbing either [host]5980-host or [hostess]953-hostess . It was [Job Legh]156-job who stood there , distinct against the outer light of [the street]4821-the street . "[4197-he] How is [she]4199-she ? Eh ! poor soul ! is that [her]4199-she ! no need to ask ! How strange [her]4199-she voice sounds ! Screech ! screech ! and [she]4199-she so low , sweet - spoken , when [she]4199-she 's well ! [Thou]4200-thou must keep up heart , [old boy]4201-old boy , and not look so dismal , [thysel]4201-old boy . " "[0-i] [I]0-i ca n't help [it]4202-it , [Job]156-job ; it 's past [a man]4855-a man 's bearing to hear such a one as [she]4199-she is , going on as [she]4199-she is doing ; even if [I]0-i did not care for [her]4199-she , it would cut [me]0-i sore to see one so young , and -- [I]0-i ca n't speak of it , [Job]156-job , as [a man]4855-a man should do , " said [Jem]154-jem , [his]154-jem sobs choking [him]154-jem . "[0-i] Let [me]0-i in , will [you]0-i ? " said [Job]156-job , pushing past [him]154-jem , for all this time [Jem]154-jem had stood holding the door , unwilling to admit [Job]156-job where [he]154-jem might hear so much that would be suggestive to one acquainted with [the parties that [Mary]145-mary named]7551-the parties that mary named . "[0-i] [I]0-i 'd more than one reason for coming betimes . [I]0-i wanted to hear how [yon poor wench]4205-yon poor wench was;--that stood first . Late last night [I]0-i got a letter from [Margaret]157-margaret , very anxious - like . [The doctor]684-the doctor says [the old lady]4207-the old lady yonder ca n't last many days longer , and it seems so lonesome for [her]4207-the old lady to die with [no one]1202-no one but [Margaret]157-margaret and [Mrs. Davenport]219-mrs. davenport about [her]4207-the old lady . So [I]0-i thought [I]0-i 'd just come and stay with [Mary Barton]145-mary , and see as [she]145-mary 's well done to , and [you]4209-you and [[your]4209-you mother]4848-your mother and Will go and take leave of [old Alice]393-aunt alice . " [Jem]154-jem 's countenance , sad at best just now , fell lower and lower . But [Job]156-job went on with [his]156-job speech . "[393-aunt alice] [She]393-aunt alice still wanders , [Margaret]157-margaret says , and thinks [she]393-aunt alice 's with [[her]393-aunt alice mother]4774-her mother at [home]4755-home ; but for all that , [she]393-aunt alice should have some kith and kin near [her]393-aunt alice to close [her]393-aunt alice eyes , to [my]0-i thinking . " "[393-aunt alice] Could not [you]4209-you and Will take [mother]4845-mother [home]4755-home ? [I]0-i 'd follow when-- " [Jem]154-jem faltered out thus far , when [Job]156-job interrupted , "[1512-lad] [Lad]1512-lad ! if [thou]4216-thou knew what [[thy]1512-lad mother]6896-thy mother has suffered for [thee]1512-lad , thou'd not speak of leaving [her]6896-thy mother just when [she]6896-thy mother 's got [thee]1512-lad from the grave as it were . Why , this very night [she]6896-thy mother roused [me]0-i up , and ' [Job]156-job , ' says [she]6896-thy mother , ' [I]0-i ask [your]1512-lad pardon for wakening [you]1512-lad , but tell [me]0-i , am [I]0-i awake or dreaming ? Is [Jem]154-jem proved innocent ? Oh , [Job Legh]156-job ! [God]4218-god send [I]0-i 've not been only dreaming it ! ' For [thou]4216-thou see'st [she]6896-thy mother ca n't rightly understand why thou'rt with [Mary]145-mary , and not with [her]145-mary . Ay , ay ! [I]0-i know why ; but [a mother]883-a mother only gives up [[her]883-a mother son]2056-her son 's heart inch by inch to [[his]2056-her son wife]525-his wife , and then [she]883-a mother gives it up with a grudge . No , [Jem]154-jem ! [thou]4216-thou must go with [[thy]4216-thou mother]6896-thy mother just now , if ever [thou]4216-thou hopest for [God]224-god 's blessing . [She]6896-thy mother 's [a widow]5890-a widow , and has none but [thee]4216-thou . Never fear for [Mary]145-mary ! [She]145-mary 's young and will struggle through . [They]4224-they are [decent people]4225-decent people , [these folk [she]145-mary is with]4226-these folk she is with , and [I]0-i 'll watch o'er [her]145-mary as though [she]145-mary was [[my]0-i own poor girl]4227-my own poor girl , that lies cold enough in [London - town]28-london . [I]0-i grant [ye]4216-thou , it 's hard enough for [her]145-mary to be left among [strangers]1301-strangers . To [my]0-i mind [John Barton]131-john barton would be more in the way of [his]131-john barton duty , looking after [[his]131-john barton daughter]724-his daughter , than delegating it up and down [the country]422-the country , looking after [every one]669-every one 's business but [his]131-john barton own . " A new idea and a new fear came into [Jem]154-jem 's mind . What if [Mary]145-mary should implicate [[her]145-mary father]564-her father ? "[145-mary] [She]145-mary raves terribly , " said [he]154-jem . "[145-mary] All night long [she]145-mary 's been speaking of [[her]145-mary father]564-her father , and mixing up thoughts of [him]564-her father with the trial [she]145-mary saw yesterday . [I]0-i should not wonder if [she]145-mary 'll speak of [him]564-her father as being in court next thing . " "[145-mary] [I]0-i should na wonder , either , " answered [Job]156-job . "[145-mary] [Folk in [her]145-mary way]4233-folk in her way say many and many a strange thing ; and th ' best way is never to mind [them]4233-folk in her way . Now [you]4234-you take [[your]4234-you mother]4848-your mother [home]4755-home , [Jem]154-jem , and stay by [her]4848-your mother till [old Alice]393-aunt alice is gone , and trust [me]0-i for seeing after [Mary]145-mary . " [Jem]154-jem felt how right [Job]156-job was , and could not resist what [he]154-jem knew to be [his]154-jem duty , but [I]154-jem can not tell [you]4234-you how heavy and sick at heart [he]154-jem was as [he]154-jem stood at the door to take a last fond , lingering look at [Mary]145-mary . [He]154-jem saw [her]4848-your mother sitting up in bed , [her]4848-your mother golden hair , dimmed with [her]4848-your mother one day 's illness , floating behind [her]4848-your mother , [her]4848-your mother head bound round with wetted cloths , [her]4848-your mother features all agitated , even to distortion , with the pangs of [her]4848-your mother anxiety . [[Her]4848-your mother lover]2048-her lover 's eyes filled with tears . [He]154-jem could not hope . The elasticity of [his]154-jem heart had been crushed out of [him]154-jem by early sorrows ; and now , especially , the dark side of every thing seemed to be presented to [him]154-jem . What if [she]4848-your mother died , just when [he]154-jem knew the treasure , the untold treasure [he]154-jem possessed in [her]4848-your mother love ! What if ( worse than death ) [she]4848-your mother remained [a poor gibbering maniac]7554-a poor gibbering maniac all [her]4848-your mother life long ( and [mad people]7555-mad people do live to be old sometimes , even under all the pressure of [their]7555-mad people burden ) , terror - distracted as [she]4848-your mother was now , and [no one]1202-no one able to comfort [her]4848-your mother ! "[154-jem] [Jem]154-jem ! " said [Job]156-job , partly guessing the other 's feelings by [his]156-job own . "[154-jem] [Jem]154-jem ! " repeated [he]156-job , arresting [his]156-job attention before [he]156-job spoke . [Jem]154-jem turned round , the little motion causing the tears to overflow and trickle down [his]154-jem cheeks . "[154-jem] [Thou]4237-thou must trust in [God]224-god , and leave [her]4238-her in [His]224-god hands . " [He]156-job spoke hushed , and low ; but the words sank all the more into [Jem]154-jem 's heart , and gave [him]154-jem strength to tear [himself]154-jem away . [He]154-jem found [[his]154-jem mother]787-his mother ( notwithstanding that [she]787-his mother had but just regained [[her]787-his mother child]1391-her child through [Mary]145-mary 's instrumentality ) half inclined to resent [his]154-jem having passed the night in anxious devotion to [the poor invalid]7559-the poor invalid . [She]787-his mother dwelt on the duties of [children]4826-children to [[their]4826-children parents]5309-their parents ( above all others ) , till [Jem]154-jem could hardly believe the relative positions [they]7562-they had held only yesterday , when [she]787-his mother was struggling with and controlling every instinct of [her]787-his mother nature , only because _ [he]154-jem _ wished it . However , the recollection of that yesterday , with its hair 's breadth between [him]154-jem and [a felon]7563-a felon 's death , and the love that had lightened the dark shadow , made [him]154-jem bear with the meekness and patience of [a true - hearted man]7564-a true - hearted man all the worrying little acerbities of to - day ; and [he]154-jem had no small merit in so doing ; for in [him]154-jem , as in [[his]154-jem mother]787-his mother , the re - action after intense excitement had produced its usual effect in increased irritability of the nervous system . [They]7562-they found [Alice]393-aunt alice alive , and without pain . And that was all . [A child of a few weeks old]7566-a child of a few weeks old would have had more bodily strength ; [a child of a very few months old]7567-a child of a very few months old , more consciousness of what was passing before [her]393-aunt alice . But even in this state [she]393-aunt alice diffused an atmosphere of peace around [her]393-aunt alice . True , [Will]154-jem , at first , wept passionate tears at the sight of [her]393-aunt alice , who had been as a mother to [him]154-jem , so standing on the confines of life . But even now , as always , loud passionate feeling could not long endure in the calm of [her]393-aunt alice presence . The firm faith which [her]393-aunt alice mind had no longer power to grasp , had left its trail of glory ; for by no other word can [I]4237-thou call the bright happy look which illumined [the old earth - worn face]7568-the old earth - worn face . [Her]393-aunt alice talk , it is true , bore no more that constant earnest reference to [God]224-god and [His]224-god holy Word which [it]7569-it had done in health , and there were no death - bed words of exhortation from the lips of [one so habitually pious]7570-one so habitually pious . For still [she]393-aunt alice imagined [herself]393-aunt alice once again in the happy , happy realms of childhood ; and again dwelling in [the lovely northern haunts where [she]393-aunt alice had so often longed to be]7571-the lovely northern haunts where she had so often longed to be . Though earthly sight was gone away , [she]393-aunt alice beheld again the scenes [she]393-aunt alice had loved from long years ago ! [she]393-aunt alice saw them without a change to dim the old radiant hues . [The long dead]7572-the long dead were with [her]393-aunt alice , fresh and blooming as in those bygone days . And death came to [her]393-aunt alice as a welcome blessing , like as evening comes to [the weary child]7573-the weary child . [Her]393-aunt alice work [here]5235-here was finished , and faithfully done . What better sentence can [an emperor]7575-an emperor wish to have said over [his]7575-an emperor bier ? In second childhood ( that blessing clouded by a name ) , [she]393-aunt alice said [her]393-aunt alice "[4237-thou] Nunc Dimittis,"--the sweetest canticle to the holy . "[161-mother] [Mother]161-mother , good night ! [Dear mother]4239-dear mother ! bless [me]0-i once more ! [I]0-i 'm very tired , and would fain go to sleep . " [She]393-aunt alice never spoke again on this side Heaven . [She]393-aunt alice died the day after [their]7576-their return from [Liverpool]17-liverpool . From that time , [Jem]154-jem became aware that [[his]154-jem mother]787-his mother was jealously watching for some word or sign which should betoken [his]154-jem wish to return to [Mary]145-mary . And yet go to [Liverpool]17-liverpool [he]154-jem must and would , as soon as the funeral was over , if but for a single glimpse of [[his]154-jem darling]1455-his darling . For [Job]156-job had never written ; indeed , any necessity for [his]154-jem so doing had never entered [his]154-jem head . If [Mary]145-mary died , [he]154-jem would announce it personally ; if [she]145-mary recovered , [he]154-jem meant to bring [her]145-mary [home]4755-home with [him]154-jem . Writing was to [him]154-jem little more than an auxiliary to natural history ; a way of ticketing specimens , not of expressing thoughts . The consequence of this want of intelligence as to [Mary]145-mary 's state was , that [Jem]154-jem was constantly anticipating that [every person and every scrap of paper]7580-every person and every scrap of paper was to convey to [him]154-jem the news of [her]145-mary death . [He]154-jem could not endure this state long ; but [he]154-jem resolved not to disturb [the house]803-the house by announcing to [[his]154-jem mother]787-his mother [his]154-jem purposed intention of returning to [Liverpool]17-liverpool , until the dead had been carried forth . On Sunday afternoon [they]7583-they laid [her]145-mary low with many tears . [Will]154-jem wept as one who would not be comforted . The old childish feeling came over [him]154-jem , the feeling of loneliness at being left among [strangers]1301-strangers . By and bye , [Margaret]157-margaret timidly stole near [him]154-jem , as if waiting to console ; and soon [his]154-jem passion sank down to grief , and grief gave way to melancholy , and though [he]154-jem felt as if [he]154-jem never could be joyful again , [he]154-jem was all the while unconsciously approaching nearer to the full happiness of calling [Margaret]157-margaret [his]154-jem own , and a golden thread was interwoven even now with the darkness of [his]154-jem sorrow . Yet it was on [his]154-jem arm that [Jane Wilson]130-jane wilson leant on [her]130-jane wilson return homewards . [Jem]154-jem took charge of [Margaret]157-margaret . "[157-margaret] [Margaret]157-margaret , [I]0-i 'm bound for [Liverpool]17-liverpool by [the first train]4240-the first train to - morrow ; [I]0-i must set [[your]157-margaret grandfather]5001-your grandfather at liberty . " "[5001-your grandfather] [I]0-i 'm sure [he]5001-your grandfather likes nothing better than watching over poor [Mary]145-mary ; [he]5001-your grandfather loves [her]145-mary nearly as well as [me]0-i . But let [me]0-i go ! [I]0-i have been so full of [poor Alice]393-aunt alice , [I]0-i 've never thought of it before ; [I]0-i ca n't do so much as many a one , but [Mary]145-mary will like to have [a woman about [her]145-mary that [she]145-mary knows]4242-a woman about her that she knows . [I]0-i 'm sorry [I]0-i waited to be reminded , [Jem]154-jem . " replied [Margaret]157-margaret , with some little self - reproach . But [Margaret]157-margaret 's proposition did not at all agree with [[her]157-margaret companion]7585-her companion 's wishes . [He]0-i found [he]0-i had better speak out , and put [his]0-i intention at once to the right motive ; the subterfuge about setting Job Legh at liberty had done [him]0-i harm instead of good . "[154-jem] To tell truth , [Margaret]157-margaret , it 's [I]0-i that must go , and that for [my]0-i own sake , not [[your]157-margaret grandfather]5001-your grandfather 's . [I]0-i can rest neither by night nor day for thinking on [Mary]145-mary . Whether [she]145-mary lives or dies [I]0-i look on [her]145-mary as [[my]0-i wife]4735-my wife before [God]224-god , as surely and solemnly as if [we]4245-we were married . So being , [I]0-i have the greatest right to look after [her]145-mary , and [I]0-i can not yield it even to-- " "[564-her father] [[Her]145-mary father]564-her father , " said [Margaret]157-margaret , finishing [his]0-i interrupted sentence . "[564-her father] It seems strange that [a girl like [her]145-mary]2741-a girl like her should be thrown on [the bare world]4248-the bare world to struggle through so bad an illness . [No one]1202-no one seems to know where [John Barton]131-john barton is , else [I]0-i thought of getting [Morris]402-morris to write [him]402-morris a letter telling [him]402-morris about [Mary]145-mary . [I]0-i wish [he]402-morris was [home]4755-home , that [I]0-i do ! " [Jem]154-jem could not echo this wish . "[145-mary] [Mary]145-mary 's not bad off for [friends]4851-friends where [she]145-mary is , " said [he]0-i . "[145-mary] [I]0-i call [them]4851-friends [friends]4851-friends , though a week ago [we]4253-we none of [us]4253-we knew there were [such folks in [the world]1479-the world]4254-such folks in the world . But being anxious and sorrowful about the same thing makes [people friends]4256-people friends quicker than any thing , [I]0-i think . [She]145-mary 's like [a mother]883-a mother to [Mary]145-mary in [her]145-mary ways ; and [he]4258-he bears a good character , as far as [I]0-i could learn just in that hurry . [We]4253-we 're drawing near [home]4755-home , and [I]0-i 've not said [my]0-i say , [Margaret]157-margaret . [I]0-i want [you]157-margaret to look after [mother]4845-mother a bit . [She]4845-mother 'll not like [my]0-i going , and [I]0-i 've got to break it to [her]4845-mother yet . If [she]4845-mother takes it very badly , [I]0-i 'll come back to - morrow night ; but if [she]4845-mother 's not against it very much , [I]0-i mean to stay till it 's settled about [Mary]145-mary , one way or the other . [Will]154-jem , [you]157-margaret know , will be [there]873-there , [Margaret]157-margaret , to help a bit in doing for [mother]4845-mother . " [Will]154-jem 's being there made the only objection [Margaret]157-margaret saw to this plan . [She]157-margaret disliked the idea of seeming to throw [herself]157-margaret in [his]154-jem way ; and yet [she]157-margaret did not like to say any thing of this feeling to [Jem]154-jem , who had all along seemed perfectly unconscious of any love - affair , besides [his]154-jem own , in progress . So [Margaret]157-margaret gave a reluctant consent . "[154-jem] If [you]154-jem can just step up to [[our]4263-our house]4767-our house to - night , [Jem]154-jem , [I]0-i 'll put up a few things as may be useful to [Mary]145-mary , and then [you]154-jem can say when [you]154-jem 'll likely be back . If [you]154-jem come [home]4755-home to - morrow night , and [Will]154-jem 's [there]873-there , perhaps [I]0-i need not step up ? " "[157-margaret] Yes , [Margaret]157-margaret , do ! [I]0-i sha n't leave easy unless [you]154-jem go some time in the day to see [mother]4845-mother . [I]0-i 'll come to - night , though ; and now good - bye . Stay ! do [you]154-jem think [you]154-jem could just coax poor [Will]154-jem to walk a bit [home]4755-home with [you]154-jem , that [I]0-i might speak to [mother]4845-mother by [myself]0-i ? " No ! that [Margaret]157-margaret could not do . That was expecting too great a sacrifice of bashful feeling . But the object was accomplished by [Will]154-jem 's going up - [stairs]4740-stairs immediately on [their]7587-their return to [the house]803-the house , to indulge [his]154-jem mournful thoughts alone . As soon as [Jem]154-jem and [[his]154-jem mother]787-his mother were left by [themselves]7587-their , [he]154-jem began on the subject uppermost in [his]154-jem mind . "[4845-mother] [Mother]4845-mother ! " [She]157-margaret put [her]157-margaret handkerchief from [her]157-margaret eyes , and turned quickly round so as to face [him]154-jem where [he]154-jem stood , thinking what best to say . The little action annoyed [him]154-jem , and [he]154-jem rushed at once into the subject . "[4845-mother] [Mother]4845-mother ! [I]0-i am going back to [Liverpool]17-liverpool to - morrow morning to see how [Mary Barton]145-mary is . " "[145-mary] And what 's [Mary Barton]145-mary to [thee]0-i , that [thou]4272-thou shouldst be running after [her]145-mary in that - a - way ? " "[145-mary] If [she]145-mary lives , [she]145-mary shall be [[my]0-i wedded wife]4273-my wedded wife . If [she]145-mary dies -- [mother]4845-mother , [I]0-i ca n't speak of what [I]0-i shall feel if [she]145-mary dies . " [His]154-jem voice was choked in [his]154-jem throat . For an instant [[his]154-jem mother]787-his mother was interested by [his]154-jem words ; and then came back the old jealousy of being supplanted in the affections of [that son]7591-that son , who had been , as it were , newly born to [her]787-his mother , by the escape [he]154-jem had so lately experienced from danger . So [she]787-his mother hardened [her]787-his mother heart against entertaining any feeling of sympathy ; and turned away from the face , which recalled the earnest look of [his]154-jem childhood , when [he]154-jem had come to [her]787-his mother in some trouble , sure of help and comfort . And coldly [she]787-his mother spoke , in those tones which [Jem]154-jem knew and dreaded , even before the meaning they expressed was fully shaped . "[4845-mother] [Thou'rt]4275-thou'rt old enough to please [thysel]4276-thysel . [Old mothers]4277-old mothers are cast aside , and what [they]4277-old mothers 've borne forgotten , as soon as a pretty face comes across . [I]0-i might have thought of that last Tuesday , when [I]0-i felt as if [thou]4278-thee wert all [my]0-i own , and [the judge]6816-the judge were some wild animal trying to rend [thee]4278-thee from [me]0-i . [I]0-i spoke up for [thee]4278-thee then ; but it 's all forgotten now , [I]0-i suppose . " "[161-mother] [Mother]161-mother ! [you]161-mother know all this while , _ [you]161-mother know _ [I]0-i can never forget any kindness [you]161-mother 've ever done for [me]0-i ; and they 've been many . Why should [you]161-mother think [I]0-i 've only room for one love in [my]0-i heart ? [I]0-i can love [you]161-mother as dearly as ever , and [Mary]145-mary too , as much as [man]5236-man ever loved [woman]5701-woman . " [He]0-i awaited a reply . None was vouchsafed . "[4845-mother] [Mother]4845-mother , answer [me]0-i ! " said [he]0-i , at last . "[4845-mother] What mun [I]0-i answer ? [You]4845-mother asked [me]0-i no question . " "[4845-mother] Well ! [I]0-i ask [you]161-mother this now . To - morrow morning [I]0-i go to [Liverpool]17-liverpool to see [her]4283-her , who is as [[my]0-i wife]4735-my wife . [Dear mother]4239-dear mother ! will [you]161-mother bless [me]0-i on [my]0-i errand ? If it please [God]224-god [she]4283-her recovers , will [you]161-mother take [her]4283-her to [you]161-mother as [you]161-mother would [a daughter]4286-a daughter ? " [She]4239-dear mother could neither refuse nor assent . "[161-mother] Why need [you]161-mother go ? " said [she]4239-dear mother querulously , at length . "[161-mother] [You]161-mother 'll be getting in some mischief or another again . Ca n't [you]161-mother stop at [home]4755-home quiet with [me]0-i ? " [Jem]154-jem got up , and walked about [the room]616-the room in despairing impatience . [She]4239-dear mother would not understand [his]154-jem feelings . At last [he]154-jem stopped right before the place where [she]4239-dear mother was sitting , with an air of injured meekness on [her]4239-dear mother face . "[161-mother] [Mother]161-mother ! [I]0-i often think what [a good man]4288-a good man [father]4863-father was ! [I]0-i 've often heard [you]161-mother tell of [your]161-mother courting days ; and of the accident that befell [you]161-mother , and how ill [you]161-mother were . How long is it ago ? " "[4863-father] Near upon five - and - twenty years , " said [she]4239-dear mother , with a sigh . "[4863-father] [You]161-mother little thought when [you]161-mother were so ill [you]161-mother should live to have such [a fine strapping son]4290-a fine strapping son as [I]0-i am , did [you]161-mother now ? " [She]4239-dear mother smiled a little , and looked up at [him]4863-father , which was just what [he]4863-father wanted . "[161-mother] [Thou'rt]4291-thou'rt not so fine a man as [[thy]4291-thou'rt father]5695-thy father was , by a deal ! " said [she]4239-dear mother , looking at [him]4863-father with much fondness , notwithstanding [her]4239-dear mother depreciatory words . [He]4863-father took another turn or two up and down [the room]616-the room . [He]4863-father wanted to bend the subject round to [his]4863-father own case . "[161-mother] Those were happy days when [father]4863-father was alive ! " "[161-mother] [You]161-mother may say so , [lad]1512-lad ! Such days as will never come again to [me]0-i , at any rate . " [She]4239-dear mother sighed sorrowfully . "[161-mother] [Mother]161-mother ! " said [he]4863-father at last , stopping short , and taking [her]4239-dear mother hand in [his]4863-father with tender affection , "[161-mother] [you]161-mother 'd like [me]0-i to be as happy [a man]4855-a man as [[my]0-i father]5863-my father was before [me]0-i , would not [you]161-mother ? [You]161-mother 'd like [me]0-i to have some one to make [me]0-i as happy as [you]161-mother made [father]4863-father ? Now , would [you]161-mother not , [dear mother]4239-dear mother ? " "[161-mother] [I]0-i did not make [him]4863-father as happy as [I]0-i might ha ' done , " murmured [she]161-mother , in a low , sad voice of self - reproach . "[0-i] [Th]4299-th ' accident gave a jar to [my]0-i temper it 's never got the better of ; and now [he]4863-father 's gone where [he]4863-father can never know how [I]0-i grieve for having frabbed [him]4863-father as [I]0-i did . " "[4845-mother] Nay , [mother]4845-mother , [we]4301-we do n't know that ! " said [Jem]154-jem , with gentle soothing . "[4301-we] Any how , [you]161-mother and [father]4863-father got along with as few rubs as [most people]5997-most people . But for _ [his]4863-father _ sake , [dear mother]4239-dear mother , do n't say [me]0-i nay , now that [I]0-i come to [you]4239-dear mother to ask [your]4239-dear mother blessing before setting out to see [her]4305-her , who is to be [[my]0-i wife]4735-my wife , if ever [woman]5701-woman is ; for _ [his]4863-father _ sake , if not for [mine]0-i , love [her]4305-her who [I]0-i shall bring [home]4755-home to be to [me]0-i all [you]4239-dear mother were to [him]4863-father : and [mother]4845-mother ! [I]0-i do not ask for a truer or a tenderer heart than [yours]4239-dear mother is , in the long run . " The hard look left [her]4239-dear mother face ; though [her]4239-dear mother eyes were still averted from [Jem]154-jem 's gaze , it was more because they were brimming over with tears , called forth by [his]154-jem words , than because any angry feeling yet remained . And when [his]154-jem manly voice died away in low pleadings , [she]4239-dear mother lifted up [her]4239-dear mother hands , and bent down [[her]4239-dear mother son]2056-her son 's head below the level of [her]4239-dear mother own ; and then [she]4239-dear mother solemnly uttered a blessing . "[0-i] God bless [thee]4863-father , [Jem]154-jem , [[my]0-i own dear lad]4310-my own dear lad . And may [He]4863-father bless [Mary Barton]145-mary for [thy]4863-father sake . " [Jem]154-jem 's heart leaped up , and from this time hope took the place of fear in [his]154-jem anticipations with regard to [Mary]145-mary . "[161-mother] [Mother]161-mother ! [you]4863-father show [your]4863-father own true self to [Mary]145-mary , and [she]145-mary 'll love [you]4863-father as dearly as [I]0-i do . " So with some few smiles , and some few tears , and much earnest talking , the evening wore away . "[0-i] [I]0-i must be off to see [Margaret]157-margaret . Why , it 's near ten o'clock ! Could [you]157-margaret have thought it ? Now do n't [you]157-margaret stop up for [me]0-i , [mother]4845-mother . [You]157-margaret and Will go to bed , for [you]157-margaret 've both need of it . [I]0-i shall be [home]4755-home in an hour . " [Margaret]157-margaret had felt the evening long and lonely ; and was all but giving up the thoughts of [Jem]154-jem 's coming that night , when [she]157-margaret heard [his]154-jem step at the door . [He]154-jem told [her]157-margaret of [his]154-jem progress with [[his]154-jem mother]787-his mother ; [he]154-jem told [her]157-margaret [his]154-jem hopes , and was silent on the subject of [his]154-jem fears . "[0-i] To think how sorrow and joy are mixed up together . [You]157-margaret 'll date [your]157-margaret start in life as [[Mary]145-mary 's acknowledged lover]4313-mary 's acknowledged lover from poor [Alice Wilson]146-alice 's burial day . Well ! the dead are soon forgotten ! " "[157-margaret] Dear Margaret!--But [you]157-margaret 're worn out with [your]157-margaret long evening waiting for [me]0-i . [I]0-i do n't wonder . But never [you]157-margaret , nor [any one else]4314-any one else , think because [God]224-god sees fit to call up new interests , perhaps right out of the grave , that therefore [the dead]717-the dead are forgotten . [Margaret]157-margaret , [you]157-margaret [yourself]157-margaret can remember [our]4316-our looks , and fancy what [we]4316-our 're like . " "[157-margaret] Yes ! but what has that to do with remembering [Alice]146-alice ? " "[146-alice] Why , just this . [You]157-margaret 're not always trying to think on [our]4316-our faces , and making a labour of remembering ; but often , [I]0-i 'll be bound , when [you]157-margaret 're sinking off to sleep , or when [you]157-margaret 're very quiet and still , the faces [you]157-margaret knew so well when [you]157-margaret could see , come smiling before [you]157-margaret with loving looks . Or [you]157-margaret remember them , without striving after it , and without thinking it 's [your]157-margaret duty to keep recalling them . And so it is with [them]4317-they that are hidden from [our]4316-our sight . If [they]4317-they 've been worthy to be heartily loved while alive , [they]4317-they 'll not be forgotten when dead ; it 's against nature . And [we]4316-our need no more be upbraiding [ourselves]4316-our for letting in [God]224-god 's rays of light upon [our]4316-our sorrow , and no more be fearful of forgetting them , because [their]4317-they memory is not always haunting and taking up [our]4316-our minds , than [you]157-margaret need to trouble [yourself]157-margaret about remembering [[your]157-margaret grandfather]5001-your grandfather 's face , or what the stars were like,--you ca n't forget if [you]157-margaret would , what it 's such a pleasure to think about . Do n't fear [my]0-i forgetting [Aunt Alice]393-aunt alice . " "[393-aunt alice] [I]0-i 'm not , [Jem]154-jem ; not now , at least ; only [you]154-jem seemed so full about [Mary]145-mary . " "[154-jem] [I]0-i 've kept it down so long , remember . How glad [Aunt Alice]393-aunt alice would have been to know that [I]0-i might hope to have [her]145-mary for [[my]0-i wife]4735-my wife ! that 's to say , if [God]224-god spares [her]393-aunt alice ! " "[393-aunt alice] [She]393-aunt alice would not have known it , even if [you]154-jem could have told [her]393-aunt alice this last fortnight,--ever since [you]154-jem went away [she]393-aunt alice 's been thinking always that [she]393-aunt alice was [a little child at [[her]393-aunt alice mother]4774-her mother 's apron - string]4320-a little child at her mother 's apron - string . [She]393-aunt alice must have been a happy little thing ; it was such a pleasure to [her]393-aunt alice to think about those early days , when [she]393-aunt alice lay old and gray on [her]393-aunt alice death - bed . " "[393-aunt alice] [I]0-i never knew [any one]504-any one seem more happy all [her]393-aunt alice life long . " "[504-any one] Ay ! and how gentle and easy [her]393-aunt alice death was ! [She]393-aunt alice thought [[her]393-aunt alice mother]4774-her mother was near [her]393-aunt alice . " [They]7596-they fell into calm thought about those last peaceful happy hours . It struck eleven . [Jem]154-jem started up . "[393-aunt alice] [I]0-i should have been gone long ago . Give [me]0-i the bundle . [You]4324-you 'll not forget [[my]0-i mother]4875-my mother . Good night , [Margaret]157-margaret . " [She]157-margaret let [him]154-jem out and bolted the door behind [him]154-jem . [He]154-jem stood on the steps to adjust some fastening about the bundle . [The court]604-the court , [the street]4821-the street , was deeply still . Long ago had [all]4906-all retired to rest on that quiet Sabbath evening . The stars shone down on [the silent deserted streets]7600-the silent deserted streets , and the soft clear moonlight fell in bright masses , leaving the steps on which [Jem]154-jem stood in shadow . A foot - fall was heard along [the pavement]1222-the pavement ; slow and heavy was the sound . Before [Jem]154-jem had ended [his]154-jem little piece of business , a form had glided into sight ; a wan , feeble figure , bearing , with evident and painful labour , a jug of water from the neighbouring pump . It went before [Jem]154-jem , turned up [the court at the corner of which [he]154-jem was standing]7602-the court at the corner of which he was standing , passed into the broad , calm light ; and there , with bowed head , sinking and shrunk body , [Jem]154-jem recognised [John Barton]131-john barton . [No haunting ghost]7603-no haunting ghost could have had less of the energy of life in its involuntary motions than [he]131-john barton , who , nevertheless , went on with the same measured clock - work tread until the door of [[his]131-john barton own house]6545-his own house was reached . And then [he]131-john barton disappeared , and the latch fell feebly to , and made a faint and wavering sound , breaking the solemn silence of the night . Then all again was still . For a minute or two [Jem]154-jem stood motionless , stunned by the thoughts which the sight of [[Mary]145-mary 's father]1067-mary 's father had called up . [Margaret]157-margaret did not know [he]154-jem was at [home]4755-home : had [he]154-jem stolen like [a thief]5833-a thief by dead of night into [[his]154-jem own dwelling]7608-his own dwelling ? Depressed as [Jem]154-jem had often and long seen [him]154-jem , this night there was something different about [him]154-jem still ; beaten down by some inward storm , [he]154-jem seemed to grovel along , all self - respect lost and gone . Must [he]154-jem be told of [Mary]145-mary 's state ? [Jem]154-jem felt [he]154-jem must not ; and this for many reasons . [He]154-jem could not be informed of [her]145-mary illness without many other particulars being communicated at the same time , of which it were better [he]154-jem should be kept in ignorance ; indeed , of which [Mary]145-mary [herself]145-mary could alone give the full explanation . No suspicion that [he]154-jem was [the criminal]1362-the criminal seemed hitherto to have been excited in the mind of [any one]504-any one . Added to these reasons was [Jem]154-jem 's extreme unwillingness to face [him]154-jem , with the belief in [his]154-jem breast that [he]154-jem , and [none other]7611-none other , had done the fearful deed . It was true that [he]154-jem was [[Mary]145-mary 's father]1067-mary 's father , and as such had every right to be told of all concerning [her]145-mary ; but supposing [he]154-jem were , and that [he]154-jem followed the impulse so natural to [a father]7613-a father , and wished to go to [her]145-mary , what might be the consequences ? Among the mingled feelings [she]145-mary had revealed in [her]145-mary delirium , ay , mingled even with the most tender expressions of love for [[her]145-mary father]564-her father , was a sort of horror of [him]154-jem ; a dread of [him]154-jem as a blood - shedder , which seemed to separate [him]154-jem into [two persons,--one]7615-two persons,--one , [the father who had dandled [her]145-mary on [his]154-jem knee , and loved [her]145-mary all [her]145-mary life long]7616-the father who had dandled her on his knee , and loved her all her life long ; the other , [the assassin]6529-the assassin , the cause of all [her]145-mary trouble and woe . If [he]154-jem presented [himself]154-jem before [her]145-mary while this idea of [his]154-jem character was uppermost , who might tell the consequence ? [Jem]154-jem could not , and would not , expose [her]145-mary to any such fearful chance : and to tell the truth , [I]157-margaret believe [he]154-jem looked upon [her]145-mary as more [his]154-jem own , to guard from all shadow of injury with most loving care , than as belonging to any one else in [this world]6789-this world , though girt with the reverend name of [Father , and guiltless of aught that might have lessened such reverence]7619-father , and guiltless of aught that might have lessened such reverence . If [you]7620-you think this account of [mine]157-margaret confused , of the half - feelings , half - reasons , which passed through [Jem]154-jem 's mind , as [he]154-jem stood gazing at [the empty space]7621-the empty space , where that crushed form had so lately been seen,--if [you]7620-you are perplexed to disentangle the real motives , [I]157-margaret do assure [you]7620-you it was from just such an involved set of thoughts that [Jem]154-jem drew the resolution to act as if [he]154-jem had not seen that phantom likeness of [John Barton]131-john barton ; [himself]154-jem , yet not [himself]154-jem . CHAPTER XXXIV . THE RETURN [HOME]4755-home . "[157-margaret] _ [Dixwell]403-dixwell . _ Forgiveness ! Oh , forgiveness , and [a grave]4326-a grave ! _ [Mary]145-mary . _ [God]224-god knows [thy]224-god heart , [[my]0-i father]5863-my father ! and [I]0-i shudder To think what [thou]224-god perchance hast acted . _ [Dixwell]403-dixwell . _ Oh ! _ [Mary]145-mary . _ No common load of woe is thine , [[my]0-i father]5863-my father . " [ELLIOTT]176-elliott 'S "[404-kerhonah] [KERHONAH]404-kerhonah . " [Mary]145-mary still hovered between life and death when [Jem]154-jem arrived at [the house]803-the house where [she]145-mary lay ; and [the doctors]7624-the doctors were as yet unwilling to compromise [their]7624-the doctors wisdom by allowing too much hope to be entertained . But the state of things , if not less anxious , was less distressing than when [Jem]154-jem had quitted [her]145-mary . [She]145-mary lay now in a stupor , which was partly disease , and partly exhaustion after the previous excitement . And now [Jem]154-jem found the difficulty which [every one who has watched by a sick bed]7625-every one who has watched by a sick bed knows full well ; and which is perhaps more insurmountable to [men]1197-men than it is to women,--the difficulty of being patient , and trying not to expect any visible change for long , long hours of sad monotony . But after awhile the reward came . The laboured breathing became lower and softer , the heavy look of oppressive pain melted away from the face , and a languor that was almost peace took the place of suffering . [She]145-mary slept a natural sleep ; and [they]7624-the doctors stole about on tip - toe , and spoke low , and softly , and hardly dared to breathe , however much [they]7624-the doctors longed to sigh out [their]7624-the doctors thankful relief . [She]145-mary opened [her]145-mary eyes . [Her]145-mary mind was in the tender state of [a lately - born infant]7627-a lately - born infant 's . [She]145-mary was pleased with the gay but not dazzling colours of the paper ; soothed by the subdued light ; and quite sufficiently amused by looking at all the objects in the room,--the drawing of [the ships]3638-the ships , the festoons of the curtain , the bright flowers on the painted backs of the chairs,--to care for any stronger excitement . [She]145-mary wondered at the ball of glass , containing various coloured sands from [the Isle of Wight]118-the isle of wight , or some such place , which hung suspended from the middle of the little valance over the window . But [she]145-mary did not care to exert [herself]145-mary to ask any questions , although [she]145-mary saw [Mrs. Sturgis]389-mrs. sturgis standing at the bed - side with some tea , ready to drop it into [her]389-mrs. sturgis mouth by spoonfuls . [She]145-mary did not see the face of honest joy , of earnest thankfulness,--the clasped [hands,--the]7629-hands,--the beaming eyes,--the trembling eagerness of gesture , of one who had long awaited [her]145-mary awakening , and who now stood behind the curtains watching through some little chink [her]145-mary every faint motion ; or if [she]145-mary had caught a glimpse of that loving , peeping face , [she]145-mary was in too exhausted a state to have taken much notice , or have long retained the impression that [he]7630-he [she]145-mary loved so well was hanging about [her]145-mary , and blessing [God]224-god for every conscious look which stole over [her]145-mary countenance . [She]145-mary fell softly into slumber , without a word having been spoken by [any one]504-any one during that half hour of inexpressible joy . And again the stillness was enforced by sign and whispered word , but with eyes that beamed out their bright thoughts of hope . [Jem]154-jem sat by the side of the bed , holding back the little curtain , and gazing as if [he]154-jem could never gaze [his]154-jem fill at the pale , wasted face , so marbled and so chiselled in its wan outline . [She]145-mary wakened once more ; [her]145-mary soft eyes opened , and met [his]154-jem over - bending look . [She]145-mary smiled gently , as [a baby]4827-a baby does when [it]4827-a baby sees [[its]4827-a baby mother]5661-its mother tending [its]4827-a baby little cot ; and continued [her]145-mary innocent , infantine gaze into [his]154-jem face , as if the sight gave [her]145-mary much unconscious pleasure . But by - and - by a different expression came into [her]145-mary sweet eyes ; a look of memory and intelligence ; [her]145-mary white face flushed the brightest rosy red , and with feeble motion [she]145-mary tried to hide [her]145-mary head in the pillow . It required all [Jem]154-jem 's self - control to do what [he]154-jem knew and felt to be necessary , to call [Mrs. Sturgis]389-mrs. sturgis , who was quietly dozing by the fireside ; and that done , [he]154-jem felt almost obliged to leave [the room]616-the room to keep down the happy agitation which would gush out in every feature , every gesture , and every tone . From that time forward [Mary]145-mary 's progress towards health was rapid . There was every reason , but one , in favour of [her]145-mary speedy removal [home]4755-home . All [Jem]154-jem 's duties lay in [Manchester]1-manchester . It was [[his]154-jem mother]787-his mother 's dwelling - place , and there [his]154-jem plans for life had been to be worked out ; plans , which the suspicion and imprisonment [he]154-jem had fallen into , had thrown for a time into a chaos , which [his]154-jem presence was required to arrange into form . For [he]154-jem might find , in spite of [a jury]7637-a jury 's verdict , that too strong a taint was on [his]154-jem character for [him]154-jem ever to labour in [Manchester]1-manchester again . [He]154-jem remembered the manner in which [some one]5544-some one suspected of having been [a convict]7639-a convict was shunned by [masters]6156-masters and [men]1197-men , when [he]5544-some one had accidentally met with work in [[their]1197-men foundry]7642-their foundry ; the recollection smote [him]154-jem now , how [he]154-jem [himself]154-jem had thought that it did not become [an honest upright man]7643-an honest upright man to associate with [one who had been [a prisoner]7645-a prisoner]7644-one who had been a prisoner . [He]154-jem could not choose but think on [that poor humble being]7646-that poor humble being , with [his]7646-that poor humble being downcast conscious look ; hunted out of [the work - shop]7647-the work - shop , where [he]7646-that poor humble being had sought to earn an honest livelihood , by the looks , and half - spoken words , and the black silence of repugnance ( worse than words to bear ) , that met [him]7646-that poor humble being on all sides . [Jem]154-jem felt that [his]154-jem own character had been attainted ; and that to many it might still appear suspicious . [He]154-jem knew that [he]154-jem could convince [the world]1479-the world , by a future as blameless as [his]154-jem past had been , that [he]154-jem was innocent . But at the same time [he]154-jem saw that [he]154-jem must have patience , and nerve [himself]154-jem for some trials ; and the sooner these were undergone , the sooner [he]154-jem was aware of the place [he]154-jem held in [men]1197-men 's estimation , the better . [He]154-jem longed to have presented [himself]154-jem once more at [the foundry]6852-the foundry ; and then the reality would drive away the pictures that would ( unbidden ) come of [a shunned man]7651-a shunned man , eyed askance by all , and driven forth to shape out some new career . [I]404-kerhonah said every reason "[404-kerhonah] but one " inclined [Jem]154-jem to hasten [Mary]145-mary 's return as soon as [she]145-mary was sufficiently convalescent . That one was the meeting which awaited [her]145-mary at [home]4755-home . Turn it over as [Jem]154-jem would , [he]154-jem could not decide what was the best course to pursue . [He]154-jem could compel [himself]154-jem to any line of conduct that [his]154-jem reason and [his]154-jem sense of right told [him]154-jem to be desirable ; but [they]1197-men did not tell [him]154-jem it was desirable to speak to [Mary]145-mary , in [her]145-mary tender state of mind and body , of [[her]145-mary father]564-her father . How much would be implied by the mere mention of [his]154-jem name ! Speak it as calmly , and as indifferently as [he]154-jem might , [he]154-jem could not avoid expressing some consciousness of the terrible knowledge [she]145-mary possessed . [She]145-mary , for [her]145-mary part , was softer and gentler than [she]145-mary had ever been in [her]145-mary gentlest mood ; since [her]145-mary illness , [her]145-mary motions , [her]145-mary glances , [her]145-mary voice were all tender in their languor . It seemed almost a trouble to [her]145-mary to break the silence with the low sounds of [her]145-mary own sweet voice , and [her]145-mary words fell sparingly on [Jem]154-jem 's greedy , listening ear . [Her]145-mary face was , however , so full of love and confidence , that [Jem]154-jem felt no uneasiness at the state of silent abstraction into which [she]145-mary often fell . If [she]145-mary did but love [him]154-jem , all would yet go right ; and it was better not to press for confidence on that one subject which must be painful to both . There came a fine , bright , balmy day . And [Mary]145-mary tottered once more out into the open air , leaning on [Jem]154-jem 's arm , and close to [his]154-jem beating heart . And [Mrs. Sturgis]389-mrs. sturgis watched [them]7654-they from [her]389-mrs. sturgis door , with a blessing on [her]389-mrs. sturgis lips , as [they]7654-they went slowly up [the street]4821-the street . [They]7654-they came in sight of [the river]7209-the river . [Mary]145-mary shuddered . "[154-jem] Oh , [Jem]154-jem ! take [me]0-i [home]4755-home . [Yon river]4330-yon river seems all made of glittering , heaving , dazzling metal , just as it did when [I]0-i began to be ill . " [Jem]154-jem led [her]145-mary homewards . [She]145-mary dropped [her]145-mary head as searching for something on the ground . "[154-jem] [Jem]154-jem ! " [He]154-jem was all attention . [She]145-mary paused for an instant . "[154-jem] When may [I]0-i go [home]4755-home ? To [Manchester]1-manchester , [I]0-i mean . [I]0-i am so weary of [this place]4332-this place ; and [I]0-i would fain be at [home]4755-home . " [She]145-mary spoke in a feeble voice ; not at all impatiently , as the words themselves would seem to intimate , but in a mournful way , as if anticipating sorrow even in the very fulfilment of [her]145-mary wishes . "[0-i] [Darling]5820-darling ! [we]4335-we will go whenever [you]5820-darling wish ; whenever [you]5820-darling feel strong enough . [I]0-i asked [Job]156-job to tell [Margaret]157-margaret to get all in readiness for [you]5820-darling to go [there]873-there at first . [She]157-margaret 'll tend [you]5820-darling and nurse [you]5820-darling . [You]5820-darling must not go [home]4755-home . [Job]156-job proffered for [you]5820-darling to go [there]873-there . " "[156-job] Ah ! but [I]0-i must go [home]4755-home , [Jem]154-jem . [I]0-i 'll try and not fail now in what 's right . There are things [we]4335-we must not speak on " ( lowering [her]145-mary voice ) , "[154-jem] but [you]154-jem 'll be really kind if [you]154-jem 'll not speak against [my]0-i going [home]4755-home . Let [us]4335-we say no more about it , dear [Jem]154-jem . [I]0-i must go [home]4755-home , and [I]0-i must go alone . " "[0-i] Not alone , [Mary]145-mary ! " "[145-mary] Yes , alone ! [I]0-i can not tell [you]154-jem why [I]0-i ask it . And if [you]154-jem guess , [I]0-i know [you]154-jem well enough to be sure [you]154-jem 'll understand why [I]0-i ask [you]154-jem never to speak on that again to [me]0-i , till [I]0-i begin . Promise , [dear Jem]154-jem , promise ! " [He]154-jem promised ; to gratify that beseeching face [he]154-jem promised . And then [he]154-jem repented , and felt as if [he]154-jem had done ill . Then again [he]154-jem felt as if [she]145-mary were [the best judge]7657-the best judge , and knowing all ( perhaps more than even [he]154-jem did ) might be forming plans which [his]154-jem interference would mar . One thing was certain ! it was a miserable thing to have this awful forbidden ground of discourse ; to guess at [each other]436-each other 's thoughts , when eyes were averted , and cheeks blanched , and words stood still , arrested in their flow by some casual allusion . At last a day , fine enough for [Mary]145-mary to travel on , arrived . [She]145-mary had wished to go , but now [her]145-mary courage failed [her]145-mary . How could [she]145-mary have said [she]145-mary was weary of [that quiet house]7659-that quiet house , where even [Ben Sturgis]392-ben sturgis ' grumblings only made a kind of harmonious bass in the concord between [him]392-ben sturgis and [[his]392-ben sturgis wife]525-his wife , so thoroughly did [they]436-each other know [each other]436-each other with the knowledge of many years ! How could [she]145-mary have longed to quit [that little peaceful room where [she]145-mary had experienced such loving tendence]7662-that little peaceful room where she had experienced such loving tendence ! Even the very check bed - curtains became dear to [her]145-mary under the idea of seeing [them]436-each other no more . If it was so with inanimate objects , if [they]436-each other had such power of exciting regret , what were [her]145-mary feelings with regard to [the kind old couple]7663-the kind old couple , who had taken [the stranger]3401-the stranger in , and cared for [her]145-mary , and nursed [her]145-mary , as though [she]145-mary had been [a daughter]4286-a daughter ? Each wilful sentence spoken in the half unconscious irritation of feebleness came now with avenging self - reproach to [her]145-mary memory , as [she]145-mary hung about [Mrs. Sturgis]389-mrs. sturgis , with many tears , which served instead of words to express [her]145-mary gratitude and love . [Ben]392-ben sturgis bustled about with the square bottle of Goldenwasser in one of [his]392-ben sturgis hands , and a small tumbler in the other ; [he]392-ben sturgis went to [Mary]145-mary , [Jem]154-jem , and [[his]392-ben sturgis wife]525-his wife in succession , pouring out a glass for each and bidding [them]7663-the kind old couple drink it to keep [their]7663-the kind old couple spirits up : but as each severally refused , [he]392-ben sturgis drank it [himself]392-ben sturgis ; and passed on to offer the same hospitality to [another]1526-another with the like refusal , and the like result . When [he]0-i had swallowed the last of the three draughts , [he]0-i condescended to give [his]0-i reasons for having done so . "[0-i] [I]0-i can not abide waste . What 's poured out mun be drunk . That 's [my]0-i maxim . " So saying , [he]0-i replaced the bottle in the cupboard . It was [he]0-i who in a firm commanding voice at last told [Jem]154-jem and [Mary]145-mary to be off , or [they]4342-they would be too late . [Mrs. Sturgis]389-mrs. sturgis had kept up till then ; but as [they]4342-they left [[her]389-mrs. sturgis house]1770-her house , [she]389-mrs. sturgis could no longer restrain [her]389-mrs. sturgis tears , and cried aloud in spite of [[her]389-mrs. sturgis husband]587-her husband 's upbraiding . "[0-i] Perhaps [they]4342-they 'll be too late for [th ' train]4343-th ' train ! " exclaimed [she]389-mrs. sturgis , with a degree of hope , as the clock struck two . "[4342-they] What ! and come back again ! No ! no ! that would never do . [We]4344-our 've done [our]4344-our part , and cried [our]4344-our cry ; it 's no use going o'er the same ground again . [I]0-i should ha ' to give ['em]4345-'em more out of yon bottle when next parting time came , and [them]4342-they three glasses [they]4342-they had made a hole in the stuff , [I]0-i can tell [you]4346-you . Time [Jack]332-jack sheppard was back from [Hamburg]119-hamburg with some more . " When [they]4344-our reached [Manchester]1-manchester , [Mary]145-mary looked very white , and the expression on [her]145-mary face was almost stern . [She]145-mary was in fact summoning up [her]145-mary resolution to meet [[her]145-mary father]564-her father if [he]564-her father were at [home]4755-home . [Jem]154-jem had never named [his]154-jem midnight glimpse of [John Barton]131-john barton to [human being]7672-human being ; but [Mary]145-mary had a sort of presentiment that wander where [he]564-her father would , [he]564-her father would seek [[his]564-her father home]5328-his home at last . But in what mood [she]145-mary dreaded to think . For the knowledge of [[her]145-mary father]564-her father 's capability of guilt seemed to have opened a dark gulf in [his]564-her father character , into the depths of which [she]145-mary trembled to look . At one moment [she]145-mary would fain have claimed protection against the life [she]145-mary must lead , for some time at least , alone with [a murderer]5834-a murderer ! [She]145-mary thought of [his]564-her father gloom , before [his]564-her father mind was haunted by the memory of so terrible a crime ; [his]564-her father moody , irritable ways . [She]145-mary imagined the evenings as of old : [she]145-mary , toiling at some work , long after [houses]1080-houses were shut , and [folks]4739-folks abed ; [he]564-her father , more savage than [he]564-her father had ever been before with the inward gnawing of [his]564-her father remorse . At such times [she]145-mary could have cried aloud with terror , at the scenes [her]145-mary fancy conjured up . But [her]145-mary filial duty , nay , [her]145-mary love and gratitude for many deeds of kindness done to [her]145-mary as [a little child]1319-a little child , conquered all fear . [She]145-mary would endure all imaginable terrors , although of daily occurrence . And [she]145-mary would patiently bear all wayward violence of temper ; more than patiently would [she]145-mary bear it -- pitifully , as [one who knew of some awful curse awaiting the blood - shedder]7679-one who knew of some awful curse awaiting the blood - shedder . [She]145-mary would watch over [him]564-her father tenderly , as [the Innocent]7004-the innocent should watch over [the Guilty]7681-the guilty ; awaiting the gracious seasons , wherein to pour oil and balm into the bitter wounds . With the untroubled peace which the resolve to endure to the end gives , [she]145-mary approached [the house that from habit [she]145-mary still called [home , but which possessed the holiness of home]7683-home , but which possessed the holiness of home no longer]7682-the house that from habit she still called home , but which possessed the holiness of home no longer . "[332-jack sheppard] [Jem]154-jem ! " said [she]145-mary , as [they]7684-they stood at the entrance to [the court]604-the court , close by [Job Legh]156-job 's door , "[154-jem] [you]154-jem must go in [there]873-there and wait half - an - hour . Not less . If in that time [I]0-i do n't come back , [you]154-jem go [your]154-jem ways to [[your]154-jem mother]4848-your mother . Give [her]4848-your mother [my]0-i dear love . [I]0-i will send by [Margaret]157-margaret when [I]0-i want to see [you]154-jem . " [She]157-margaret sighed heavily . "[145-mary] [Mary]145-mary ! [Mary]145-mary ! [I]0-i can not leave [you]154-jem . [You]154-jem speak as coldly as if [we]4349-we were to be nought to [each other]436-each other . And [my]0-i heart 's bound up in [you]154-jem . [I]0-i know why [you]154-jem bid [me]0-i keep away , but-- " [She]157-margaret put [her]157-margaret hand on [his]154-jem arm , as [he]154-jem spoke in a loud agitated tone ; [she]157-margaret looked into [his]154-jem face with upbraiding love in [her]157-margaret eyes , and then [she]157-margaret said , while [her]157-margaret lips quivered , and [he]154-jem felt [her]157-margaret whole frame trembling : "[147-jem] [Dear Jem]147-jem ! [I]0-i often could have told [you]147-jem more of love , if [I]0-i had not once spoken out so free . Remember that time , [Jem]147-jem , if ever [you]147-jem think [me]0-i cold . Then , the love that 's in [my]0-i heart would out in words ; but now , though [I]0-i 'm silent on the pain [I]0-i 'm feeling in quitting [you]147-jem , the love is in [my]0-i heart all the same . But this is not the time to speak on such things . If [I]0-i do not do what [I]0-i feel to be right now , [I]0-i may blame [myself]0-i all [my]0-i life long ! [Jem]147-jem , [you]147-jem promised-- " And so saying [she]157-margaret left [him]147-jem . [She]157-margaret went quicker than [she]157-margaret would otherwise have passed over those few yards of ground , for fear [he]147-jem should still try to accompany [her]157-margaret . [Her]157-margaret hand was on the latch , and in a breath the door was opened . There sat [[her]157-margaret father]564-her father , still and motionless -- not even turning [his]147-jem head to see who had entered ; but perhaps [he]147-jem recognised the foot - step,--the trick of action . [He]147-jem sat by the fire ; the grate [I]147-jem should say , for fire there was none . Some dull , gray ashes , negligently left , long days ago , coldly choked up the bars . [He]147-jem had taken the accustomed seat from mere force of habit , which ruled [his]147-jem automaton - body . For all energy , both physical and mental , seemed to have retreated inwards to [some of the great citadels of life]7687-some of the great citadels of life , there to do battle against [the Destroyer , Conscience]7688-the destroyer , conscience . [His]147-jem hands were crossed , [his]147-jem fingers interlaced ; usually a position implying some degree of resolution , or strength ; but in [him]147-jem it was so faintly maintained , that it appeared more the result of chance ; an attitude requiring some application of outward force to alter,--and a blow with a straw seemed as though it would be sufficient . And as for [his]147-jem face , it was sunk and worn,--like a skull , with yet a suffering expression that skulls have not ! [Your]7689-your heart would have ached to have seen [the man]708-the man , however hardly [you]7689-your might have judged [his]147-jem crime . But crime and all was forgotten by [[his]147-jem daughter]724-his daughter , as [she]724-his daughter saw [his]147-jem abashed look , [his]147-jem smitten helplessness . All along [she]724-his daughter had felt it difficult ( as [I]147-jem may have said before ) to reconcile the two ideas , of [[her]724-his daughter father]564-her father and a blood - shedder . But now it was impossible . [He]147-jem was [[her]724-his daughter father]564-her father ! [[her]724-his daughter own dear father]7694-her own dear father ! and in [his]147-jem sufferings , whatever [their]7695-their cause , more dearly loved than ever before . [His]147-jem crime was a thing apart , never more to be considered by [her]724-his daughter . And tenderly did [she]724-his daughter treat [him]147-jem , and fondly did [she]724-his daughter serve [him]147-jem in every way that heart could devise , or hand execute . [She]724-his daughter had some money about [her]724-his daughter , the price of [her]724-his daughter strange services as [a witness]2197-a witness ; and when the lingering dusk drew on , [she]724-his daughter stole out to effect some purchases necessary for [[her]724-his daughter father]564-her father 's comfort . For how body and soul had been kept together , even as much as [they]7695-their were , during the days [he]147-jem had dwelt alone , [no one]1202-no one can say . [The house]803-the house was bare as when [Mary]145-mary had left [it]803-the house , of coal , or of candle , of food , or of blessing in any shape . [She]724-his daughter came quickly [home]4755-home ; but as [she]724-his daughter passed [Job Legh]156-job 's door , [she]724-his daughter stopped . Doubtless [Jem]147-jem had long since gone ; and doubtless , too , [he]147-jem had given [Margaret]157-margaret some good reason for not intruding upon [[her]157-margaret friend]586-her friend for this night at least , otherwise [Mary]145-mary would have seen [her]586-her friend before now . But to - morrow,--would [she]586-her friend not come in to - morrow ? And who so quick as blind [Margaret]157-margaret in noticing tones , and sighs , and even silence ? [She]724-his daughter did not give [herself]724-his daughter time for further thought , [her]724-his daughter desire to be once more with [[her]724-his daughter father]564-her father was too pressing ; but [she]724-his daughter opened the door , before [she]724-his daughter well knew what to say . "[147-jem] It 's [Mary Barton]145-mary ! [I]0-i know [her]145-mary by [her]145-mary breathing ! [Grandfather]181-grandfather , it 's [Mary Barton]145-mary ! " [Margaret]157-margaret 's joy at meeting [her]145-mary , the open demonstration of [her]157-margaret love , affected [Mary]145-mary much ; [she]145-mary could not keep from crying , and sat down weak and agitated on the first chair [she]145-mary could find . "[145-mary] Ay , ay , [Mary]145-mary ! [thou'rt]4351-thou'rt looking a bit different to when [I]0-i saw [thee]145-mary last . [Thou'lt]4352-thou'lt give [Jem]147-jem and [me]0-i good characters for [sick nurses]4353-sick nurses , [I]0-i trust . If all trades fail , [I]0-i 'll turn to that . [[Jem]147-jem 's place]4354-jem 's place is for life , [I]0-i reckon . Nay , never redden so , [lass]4844-lass . [You]4844-lass and [he]147-jem know [each other]436-each other 's minds by this time ! " [Margaret]157-margaret held [her]157-margaret hand , and gently smiled into [her]157-margaret face . [Job Legh]156-job took the candle up , and began a leisurely inspection . "[4357-thy] [Thou]4357-thy hast getten a bit of pink in [thy]4357-thy cheeks,--not much ; but when last [I]0-i saw [thee]4357-thy , [thy]4357-thy lips were as white as a sheet . [Thy]4357-thy nose is sharpish at th ' end ; thou'rt more like [[thy]4357-thy father]5695-thy father than ever [thou]4357-thy wert before . [Lord]4359-lord ! [child]4860-child , what 's the matter ? Art [thou]4357-thy going to faint ? " For [Mary]145-mary had sickened at the mention of that name ; yet [she]145-mary felt that now or never was the time to speak . "[245-father] [Father]245-father 's come [home]4755-home ! " [she]145-mary said , "[245-father] but [he]245-father 's very poorly ; [I]0-i never saw [him]245-father as [he]245-father is now , before . [I]0-i asked [Jem]147-jem not to come near [him]245-father for fear it might fidget [him]245-father . " [She]145-mary spoke hastily , and ( to [her]145-mary own idea ) in an unnatural manner . But [they]7703-they did not seem to notice it , nor to take the hint [she]145-mary had thrown out of company being unacceptable ; for [Job Legh]156-job directly put down some insect , which [he]156-job was impaling on a corking - pin , and exclaimed , "[0-i] [[Thy]4357-thy father]5695-thy father come [home]4755-home ! Why , [Jem]147-jem never said a word of it ! And ailing too ! [I]0-i 'll go in , and cheer [him]245-father with a bit of talk . [I]0-i ne'er knew any good come of delegating it . " "[0-i] Oh , [Job]156-job ! [father]4863-father can not stand -- [father]4863-father is too ill . Do n't come ; not but that [you]156-job 're very kind and good ; but to - night -- indeed , " said [she]7704-she at last , in despair , seeing [Job]156-job still persevere in putting away [his]156-job things ; "[156-job] [you]156-job must not come till [I]0-i send or come for [you]156-job . [Father]245-father 's in that strange way , [I]0-i ca n't answer for it if [he]245-father sees [strangers]1301-strangers . Please do n't come . [I]0-i 'll come and tell [you]156-job every day how [he]245-father goes on . [I]0-i must be off now to see after [him]245-father . [Dear Job]156-job ! kind [Job]156-job ! do n't be angry with [me]0-i . If [you]156-job knew all [you]156-job 'd pity [me]0-i . " For [Job]156-job was muttering away in high dudgeon , and even [Margaret]157-margaret 's tone was altered as [she]157-margaret wished [Mary]145-mary good night . Just then [she]157-margaret could ill brook coldness from [any one]504-any one , and least of all bear the idea of being considered ungrateful by [so kind and zealous a friend]7706-so kind and zealous a friend as [Job]156-job had been ; so [she]157-margaret turned round suddenly , even when [her]157-margaret hand was on the latch of the door , and ran back , and threw [her]157-margaret arms about [his]156-job neck , and kissed [him]156-job first , and then [Margaret]157-margaret . And then , the tears fast - falling down [her]157-margaret cheeks , but no word spoken , [she]157-margaret hastily left [the house]803-the house , and went back to [[her]157-margaret home]3293-her home . There was no change in [[her]157-margaret father]564-her father 's position , or in [his]156-job spectral look . [He]156-job had answered [her]157-margaret questions ( but few in number , for so many subjects were unapproachable ) by monosyllables , and in a weak , high , childish voice ; but [he]156-job had not lifted [his]156-job eyes ; [he]156-job could not meet [[his]156-job daughter]724-his daughter 's look . And [she]157-margaret , when [she]157-margaret spoke , or as [she]157-margaret moved about , avoided letting [her]157-margaret eyes rest upon [him]156-job . [She]157-margaret wished to be [her]157-margaret usual self ; but while every thing was done with a consciousness of purpose , [she]157-margaret felt it was impossible . In this manner things went on for some days . At night [he]156-job feebly clambered up [stairs]4740-stairs to bed ; and during those long dark hours [Mary]145-mary heard those groans of agony which never escaped [his]156-job lips by day , when they were compressed in silence over [his]156-job inward woe . Many a time [she]157-margaret sat up listening , and wondering if it would ease [his]156-job miserable heart if [she]157-margaret went to [him]156-job , and told [him]156-job [she]157-margaret knew all , and loved and pitied [him]156-job more than words could tell . By day the monotonous hours wore on in the same heavy , hushed manner as on that first dreary afternoon . [He]156-job ate,--but without relish ; and food seemed no longer to nourish [him]156-job , for each morning [his]156-job face had caught more of the ghastly fore - shadowing of [Death]190-death . [The neighbours]4804-the neighbours kept strangely aloof . Of late years [John Barton]131-john barton had had a repellent power about [him]131-john barton , felt by all , except to [the few who had either known [him]131-john barton in [his]131-john barton better and happier days]7713-the few who had either known him in his better and happier days , or [those to whom [he]131-john barton had given [his]131-john barton sympathy and [his]131-john barton confidence]7714-those to whom he had given his sympathy and his confidence . [People]4744-people did not care to enter the doors of one whose very depth of thoughtfulness rendered [him]131-john barton moody and stern . And now [they]4744-people contented [themselves]4744-people with a kind inquiry when [they]4744-people saw [Mary]145-mary in [her]145-mary goings - out or in [her]145-mary comings - in . With [her]145-mary oppressing knowledge , [she]145-mary imagined [their]4744-people reserved conduct stranger than it was in reality . [She]145-mary missed [Job]156-job and [Margaret]157-margaret too ; who , in all former times of sorrow or anxiety since [their]4744-people acquaintance first began , had been ready with [their]4744-people sympathy . But most of all [she]145-mary missed the delicious luxury [she]145-mary had lately enjoyed in having [Jem]147-jem 's tender love at hand every hour of the day , to ward off every wind of heaven , and every disturbing thought . [She]145-mary knew [he]147-jem was often hovering about [the house]803-the house ; though the knowledge seemed to come more by intuition , than by any positive sight or sound for the first day or two . On the third day [she]145-mary met [him]147-jem at [Job Legh]156-job 's . [They]4744-people received [her]145-mary with every effort of cordiality ; but still there was a cobweb - veil of separation between [them]4744-people , to which [Mary]145-mary was morbidly acute ; while in [Jem]147-jem 's voice , and eyes , and manner , there was every evidence of most passionate , most admiring , and most trusting love . The trust was shown by [his]147-jem respectful silence on that one point of reserve on which [she]145-mary had interdicted conversation . [He]147-jem left [[Job Legh]156-job 's house]3301-job legh 's house when [she]145-mary did . [They]4744-people lingered on the step , [he]147-jem holding [her]145-mary hand between both of [his]147-jem , as loth to let [her]145-mary go ; [he]147-jem questioned [her]145-mary as to when [he]147-jem should see [her]145-mary again . "[156-job] [Mother]161-mother does so want to see [you]4367-you , " whispered [he]147-jem . "[161-mother] Can [you]4367-you come to see [her]161-mother to - morrow ? or when ? " "[0-i] [I]0-i can not tell , " replied [she]145-mary , softly . "[0-i] Not yet . Wait awhile ; perhaps only a little while . [Dear Jem]147-jem , [I]0-i must go to him,--dearest [Jem]147-jem . " The next day , the fourth from [Mary]145-mary 's return [home]4755-home , as [she]145-mary was sitting near the window , sadly dreaming over some work , [she]145-mary caught a glimpse of [the last person [she]145-mary wished to see]5526-the last person she wished to see -- of [Sally Leadbitter]162-sally ! [She]145-mary was evidently coming to [[their]7720-their house]5750-their house ; another moment , and [she]145-mary tapped at the door . [John Barton]131-john barton gave an anxious , uneasy side - glance . [Mary]145-mary knew that if [she]145-mary delayed answering the knock , [Sally]162-sally would not scruple to enter ; so as hastily as if the visit had been desired , [she]145-mary opened the door , and stood there with the latch in [her]145-mary hand , barring up all entrance , and as much as possible obstructing all curious glances into the interior . "[147-jem] Well , [Mary Barton]145-mary ! [You]145-mary 're [home]4755-home at last ! [I]0-i heard [you]145-mary 'd getten [home]4755-home ; so [I]0-i thought [I]0-i 'd just step over and hear the news . " [She]145-mary was bent on coming in , and saw [Mary]145-mary 's preventive design . So [she]145-mary stood on tip - toe , looking over [Mary]145-mary 's shoulders into [the room where [she]145-mary suspected [a lover]1055-a lover to be lurking]7722-the room where she suspected a lover to be lurking ; but instead , [she]145-mary saw only the figure of [the stern , gloomy father [she]145-mary had always been in the habit of avoiding]7724-the stern , gloomy father she had always been in the habit of avoiding ; and [she]145-mary dropped down again , content to carry on the conversation where [Mary]145-mary chose , and as [Mary]145-mary chose , in whispers . "[0-i] So [the old governor]4370-the old governor is back again , eh ? And what does [he]4370-the old governor say to all [your]145-mary fine doings at [Liverpool]17-liverpool , and [before?--you]4371-before?--you and [I]0-i know where . [You]145-mary ca n't hide it now , [Mary]145-mary , for it 's all in print . " [Mary]145-mary gave a low moan,--and then implored [Sally]162-sally to change the subject ; for unpleasant as it always was , it was doubly unpleasant in the manner in which [she]162-sally was treating it . If [they]7725-they had been alone , [Mary]145-mary would have borne it patiently,--or so [she]145-mary thought,--but now [she]145-mary felt almost certain [[her]145-mary father]564-her father was listening ; there was a subdued breathing , a slight bracing - up of the listless attitude . But there was no arresting [Sally]162-sally 's curiosity to hear all [she]162-sally could respecting the adventures [Mary]145-mary had experienced . [She]162-sally , in common with [the rest of [[Miss Simmonds]152-miss simmonds ' young ladies]5386-miss simmonds ' young ladies]7727-the rest of miss simmonds ' young ladies , was almost jealous of the fame that [Mary]145-mary had obtained ; to [herself]162-sally , such miserable notoriety . "[145-mary] Nay ! there 's no use shunning talking it over . Why ! it was in the _ Guardian_,--and the _ Courier_,--and [some one]5544-some one told [Jane Hodson]406-jane hodson it was even copied into a [London]28-london paper . [You]4373-you 've set up [heroine]4374-heroine on [your]4373-you own account , [Mary Barton]145-mary . How did [you]4373-you like [standing witness]4375-standing witness ? Ar'n't [them]4375-standing witness lawyers impudent things ? staring at one so . [I]0-i 'll be bound [you]4373-you wished [you]4373-you 'd taken [my]0-i offer , and borrowed [my]0-i black watered scarf ! Now did n't [you]4373-you , [Mary]145-mary ? Speak truth ! " "[145-mary] To tell truth , [I]0-i never thought about it then , [Sally]162-sally . How could [I]0-i ? " asked [she]162-sally , reproachfully . "[0-i] Oh -- [I]0-i forgot . [You]4373-you were all for [that stupid James Wilson]154-jem . Well ! if [I]0-i 've ever the luck to go [witness on a trial]4376-witness on a trial , see if [I]0-i do n't pick up [a better beau]4377-a better beau than [the prisoner]7362-the prisoner . [I]0-i 'll aim at [[a lawyer]3375-a lawyer 's clerk]4380-a lawyer 's clerk , but [I]0-i 'll not take less than a turnkey . " Cast down as [Mary]145-mary was , [she]145-mary could hardly keep from smiling at the idea , so wildly incongruous with the scene [she]145-mary had really undergone , of looking out for [admirers during a trial for murder]7729-admirers during a trial for murder . "[0-i] [I]0-i 'd no thought to be looking out for [beaux]4381-beaux , [I]0-i can assure [you]4373-you , [Sally.--But]407-sally.--but do n't let [us]4382-us talk any more about it ; [I]0-i ca n't bear to think on it . How is [Miss Simmonds]152-miss simmonds ? and [everybody]4383-everybody ? " "[152-miss simmonds] Oh , very well ; and by the way [she]152-miss simmonds gave [me]0-i a bit of a message for [you]4373-you . [You]4373-you may come back to work if [you]4373-you 'll behave [yourself]4373-you , [she]152-miss simmonds says . [I]0-i told [you]4373-you [she]152-miss simmonds 'd be glad to have [you]4373-you back , after all this piece of business , by way of tempting [people]4744-people to come to [[her]152-miss simmonds shop]4385-her shop . [They]4744-people 'd come from [Salford]121-salford to have a peep at [you]4373-you , for six months at least . " "[4744-people] Do n't talk so ; [I]0-i can not come , [I]0-i can never face [Miss Simmonds]152-miss simmonds again . And even if [I]0-i could-- " [she]4373-you stopped , and blushed . "[0-i] Ay ! [I]0-i know what [you]4373-you 're thinking on . But that will not be this some time , as [he]4386-he 's turned off from the foundry,--you'd better think twice afore refusing [Miss Simmonds]152-miss simmonds ' offer . " "[152-miss simmonds] Turned off from [the foundry]6852-the foundry ! [Jem]154-jem ? " cried [Mary]145-mary . "[154-jem] To be sure ! did n't [you]154-jem know it ? [Decent men]4388-decent men were not going to work with a -- no ! [I]0-i suppose [I]0-i must n't say it , seeing [you]4373-you went to such trouble to get up an _ alibi _ ; not that [I]0-i should think much the worse of [a spirited young fellow]4389-a spirited young fellow for falling foul of [a rival,--they]4390-a rival,--they always do at [the theatre]4391-the theatre . " But [Mary]145-mary 's thoughts were with [Jem]154-jem . How good [he]154-jem had been never to name [his]154-jem dismissal to [her]145-mary . How much [he]154-jem had had to endure for [her]145-mary sake ! "[4390-a rival,--they] Tell [me]0-i all about it , " [she]145-mary gasped out . "[4390-a rival,--they] Why , [you]4373-you see , [they]4392-they 've always swords quite handy at [them]4392-they plays , " began [Sally]162-sally ; but [Mary]145-mary , with an impatient shake of [her]145-mary head , interrupted , "[4392-they] About [Jem,--about Jem]408-jem,--about jem , [I]0-i want to know . " "[0-i] Oh ! [I]0-i do n't pretend to know more than is in [every one]669-every one 's mouth : [he]408-jem,--about jem 's turned away from [the foundry]6852-the foundry , because [folks]4739-folks do n't think [you]4373-you 've cleared [him]408-jem,--about jem outright of the murder ; though perhaps [the jury]6804-the jury were loth to hang [him]408-jem,--about jem . [Old Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson is savage against [judge]6225-judge and [jury]3346-jury , and [lawyers]6988-lawyers and all , as [I]0-i heard . " "[209-mr. carson] [I]0-i must go to [him]408-jem,--about jem , [I]0-i must go to [him]408-jem,--about jem , " repeated [Mary]145-mary , in a hurried manner . "[408-jem,--about jem] [He]408-jem,--about jem 'll tell [you]4373-you all [I]0-i 've said is true , and not a word of lie , " replied [Sally]162-sally . "[408-jem,--about jem] So [I]0-i 'll not give [your]4373-you answer to [Miss Simmonds]152-miss simmonds , but leave [you]4373-you to think twice about it . Good afternoon ! " [Mary]145-mary shut the door , and turned into [the house]803-the house . [[Her]145-mary father]564-her father sat in the same attitude ; the old unchanging attitude . Only [his]564-her father head was more bowed towards the ground . [She]145-mary put on [her]145-mary bonnet to go to [Ancoats]8-ancoats ; for see , and question , and comfort , and worship [Jem]408-jem,--about jem , [she]145-mary must . As [she]145-mary hung about [[her]145-mary father]564-her father for an instant before leaving [him]564-her father , [he]564-her father spoke -- voluntarily spoke for the first time since [her]145-mary return ; but [his]564-her father head was drooping so low [she]145-mary could not hear what [he]564-her father said , so [she]145-mary stooped down ; and after a moment 's pause , [he]564-her father repeated the words , "[154-jem] Tell [Jem Wilson]154-jem to come here at eight o'clock to - night . " Could [he]564-her father have overheard [her]145-mary conversation with [Sally Leadbitter]162-sally ? [They]7733-they had whispered low , [she]145-mary thought . Pondering on this , and many other things , [she]145-mary reached [Ancoats]8-ancoats . CHAPTER XXXV . "[154-jem] FORGIVE [US]4400-us [OUR]4400-us TRESPASSES . " "[154-jem] Oh , had [he]154-jem lived , Replied [Rusilla]409-rusilla , never penitence Had equalled [his]154-jem ! full well [I]0-i know [his]154-jem heart , Vehement in all things . [He]154-jem would on [himself]154-jem Have wreaked such penance as had reached the height Of fleshly suffering,--yea , which being told , With its portentous rigour should have made The memory of [his]154-jem fault , o'erpowered and lost In shuddering pity and astonishment , Fade like a feeble horror . " [SOUTHEY]410-southey 'S "[411-roderick] [RODERICK]411-roderick . " As [Mary]145-mary was turning into [the street]4821-the street where [the Wilsons]144-the wilsons lived , [Jem]154-jem overtook [her]145-mary . [He]154-jem came upon [her]145-mary suddenly , and [she]145-mary started . "[411-roderick] [You]4401-you 're going to see [mother]4845-mother ? " [he]154-jem asked tenderly , placing [her]145-mary arm within [his]154-jem , and slackening [his]154-jem pace . "[4401-you] Yes , and [you]4401-you too . Oh , [Jem]154-jem , is it true ? tell [me]0-i . " [She]145-mary felt rightly that [he]154-jem would guess the meaning of [her]145-mary only half expressed inquiry . [He]154-jem hesitated a moment before [he]154-jem answered [her]145-mary . "[154-jem] [Darling]412-darling , it is ; it 's no use hiding it -- if [you]412-darling mean that [I]0-i 'm no longer to work at [[Duncombe]307-mr. duncombe 's foundry]4403-duncombe 's foundry . It 's no time ( to [my]0-i mind ) to have secrets from each other , though [I]0-i did not name it yesterday , thinking [you]412-darling might fret . [I]0-i shall soon get work again , never fear . " "[0-i] But why did [they]4404-they turn [you]0-i off , when [the jury]6804-the jury had said [you]0-i were innocent ? " "[4404-they] It was not just to say turned off , though [I]0-i do n't think [I]0-i could have well stayed on . [A good number of [the men]1152-the men]4406-a good number of the men managed to let out [they]4406-a good number of the men should not like to work under [me]0-i again ; there were [some few who knew [me]0-i well enough to feel [I]0-i could not have done it , but more were doubtful]4408-some few who knew me well enough to feel i could not have done it , but more were doubtful ; and [one]518-one spoke to [young Mr. Duncombe]307-mr. duncombe , hinting at what [they]4404-they thought . " "[518-one] Oh [Jem]154-jem ! what a shame ! " said [Mary]145-mary , with mournful indignation . "[518-one] Nay , [darling]5820-darling ! [I]0-i 'm not for blaming [them]4404-they . [Poor fellows like [them]4404-they]4411-poor fellows like them have nought to stand upon and be proud of but [their]4404-they character , and it 's fitting [they]4404-they should take care of that , and keep that free from soil and taint . " "[4404-they] But you,--what could [they]4404-they get but good from [you]0-i ? [They]4404-they might have known [you]0-i by this time . " "[4404-they] So [some]797-some do ; [the overlooker]5242-the overlooker , [I]0-i 'm sure , would know [I]0-i 'm innocent . Indeed , [he]5242-the overlooker said as much to - day ; and [he]5242-the overlooker said [he]5242-the overlooker had had some talk with [old Mr. Duncombe]307-mr. duncombe , and [they]4404-they thought it might be better if [I]0-i left [Manchester]1-manchester for a bit ; [they]4404-they 'd recommend [me]0-i to some other place . " But [Mary]145-mary could only shake [her]145-mary head in a mournful way , and repeat [her]145-mary words , "[4404-they] [They]4404-they might have known [thee]0-i better , [Jem]154-jem . " [Jem]154-jem pressed the little hand [he]154-jem held between [his]154-jem own work - hardened ones . After a minute or two , [he]154-jem asked , "[4404-they] [Mary]145-mary , art [thou]145-mary much bound to [Manchester]1-manchester ? Would it grieve [thee]145-mary sore to quit [the old smoke - jack]4414-the old smoke - jack ? " "[145-mary] With [thee]0-i ? " [she]145-mary asked , in a quiet , glancing way . "[145-mary] Ay , [lass]4844-lass ! Trust [me]0-i , [I]0-i 'll ne'er ask [thee]145-mary to leave [Manchester]1-manchester while [I]0-i 'm in [it]1-manchester . Because [I]0-i 've heard fine things of [Canada]122-canada ; and [[our]4416-our overlooker]4417-our overlooker has [a cousin in the foundry line there.--Thou knowest where [Canada]122-canada is]4418-a cousin in the foundry line there.--thou knowest where canada is , [Mary]145-mary ? " "[145-mary] Not rightly -- not now , at any rate;--but with [thee]0-i , [Jem]154-jem , " [her]145-mary voice sunk to a soft , low whisper , "[154-jem] anywhere-- " What was the use of a geographical description ? "[4863-father] But [father]4863-father ! " said [Mary]145-mary , suddenly breaking that delicious silence with the one sharp discord in [her]145-mary present life . [She]145-mary looked up at [[her]145-mary lover]2048-her lover 's grave face ; and then the message [[her]145-mary father]564-her father had sent flashed across [her]145-mary memory . "[4863-father] Oh , [Jem]154-jem , did [I]0-i tell you?--Father sent word [he]4863-father wished to speak with [you]154-jem . [I]0-i was to bid [you]154-jem come to [him]4863-father at eight to - night . What can [he]4863-father want , [Jem]154-jem ? " "[154-jem] [I]0-i can not tell , " replied [he]0-i . "[154-jem] At any rate [I]0-i 'll go . It 's no use troubling [ourselves]4420-ourselves to guess , " [he]0-i continued , after a pause of a few minutes , during which [they]4420-ourselves slowly and silently paced up and down [the by - street]7737-the by - street , into which [he]0-i had led [her]145-mary when [their]4420-ourselves conversation began . "[4845-mother] Come and see [mother]4845-mother , and then [I]0-i 'll take [thee]154-jem [home]4755-home , [Mary]145-mary . [Thou]4423-thou wert all in a tremble when first [I]0-i came up with [thee]154-jem ; thou'rt not fit to be trusted [home]4755-home by [thyself]4425-thyself , " said [he]0-i , with fond exaggeration of [her]145-mary helplessness . Yet a little more [lovers]5496-lovers ' loitering ; a few more words , in themselves nothing -- to [you]145-mary nothing , but to [those two]7739-those two what tender passionate language can [I]4425-thyself use to express the feelings which thrilled through [that young man]7740-that young man and [maiden]7741-maiden , as [they]7739-those two listened to the syllables made dear and lovely through life by that hour 's low - whispered talk . It struck the half hour past seven . "[4425-thyself] Come and speak to [mother]4845-mother ; [she]4845-mother knows [you]154-jem 're to be [[her]4845-mother daughter]698-her daughter , [Mary]145-mary , [darling]5820-darling . " So [they]7739-those two went in . [Jane Wilson]130-jane wilson was rather chafed at [[her]130-jane wilson son]2056-her son 's delay in returning [home]4755-home , for as yet [he]2056-her son had managed to keep [her]130-jane wilson in ignorance of [his]2056-her son dismissal from [the foundry]6852-the foundry ; and it was [her]130-jane wilson way to prepare some little pleasure , some little comfort for those [she]130-jane wilson loved ; and if [they]7739-those two , unwittingly , did not appear at the proper time to enjoy [her]130-jane wilson preparation , [she]130-jane wilson worked [herself]130-jane wilson up into a state of fretfulness which found vent in upbraidings as soon as ever the objects of [her]130-jane wilson care appeared , thereby marring the peace which should ever be the atmosphere of [a home]2515-a home , however humble ; and causing a feeling almost amounting to loathing to arise at the sight of the "[145-mary] stalled ox , " which , though an effect and proof of careful love , has been the cause of so much disturbance . [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson had first sighed , and then grumbled to [herself]134-mrs. wilson , over the increasing toughness of the potato - cakes [she]134-mrs. wilson had made for [[her]134-mrs. wilson son]2056-her son 's tea . The door opened , and [he]2056-her son came in ; [his]2056-her son face brightening into proud smiles , [Mary Barton]145-mary hanging on [his]2056-her son arm , blushing and dimpling , with eye - lids veiling the happy light of [her]145-mary eyes,--there was around [the young couple]7747-the young couple a radiant atmosphere -- a glory of happiness . Could [[his]2056-her son mother]787-his mother mar it ? Could [she]787-his mother break into it with [her]787-his mother [Martha]413-martha - like cares ? Only for one moment did [she]787-his mother remember [her]787-his mother sense of injury,--her wasted trouble,--and then , [[her]787-his mother whole woman]7749-her whole woman 's heart heaving with motherly love and sympathy , [she]787-his mother opened [her]787-his mother arms , and received [Mary]145-mary into [them]7750-them , as , shedding tears of agitated joy , [she]787-his mother murmured in [her]145-mary ear , "[145-mary] Bless [thee]4429-thee , [Mary]145-mary , bless [thee]4429-thee ! Only make [him]4430-him happy , and [God]224-god bless [thee]4429-thee for ever ! " It took some of [Jem]154-jem 's self - command to separate those whom [he]154-jem so much loved , and who were beginning , for [his]154-jem sake , to love [one another]4862-one another so dearly . But the time for [his]154-jem meeting [John Barton]131-john barton drew on : and it was a long way to [[his]154-jem house]1071-his house . As [they]7753-they walked briskly thither [they]7753-they hardly spoke ; though many thoughts were in [their]7753-they minds . The sun had not long set , but the first faint shade of twilight was over all ; and when [they]7753-they opened the door , [Jem]154-jem could hardly perceive the objects within by the waning light of day , and the flickering fire - blaze . But [Mary]145-mary saw all at a glance ! [Her]145-mary eye , accustomed to what was usual in the aspect of [the room]616-the room , saw instantly what was unusual,--saw , and understood it all . [[Her]145-mary father]564-her father was standing behind [his]564-her father habitual chair , holding by the back of it as if for support . And opposite to [him]564-her father there stood [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson ; the dark out - line of [his]209-mr. carson stern figure looming large against the light of the fire in [that little room]7756-that little room . Behind [[her]145-mary father]564-her father sat [Job Legh]156-job , [his]156-job head in [his]156-job hands , and resting [his]156-job elbows on the little family table,--listening evidently ; but as evidently deeply affected by what [he]156-job heard . There seemed to be some pause in the conversation . [Mary]145-mary and [Jem]154-jem stood at the half - open door , not daring to stir ; hardly to breathe . "[224-god] And have [I]0-i heard [you]0-i aright ? " began [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson , with [his]209-mr. carson deep quivering voice . "[0-i] [Man]5236-man ! have [I]0-i heard [you]0-i aright ? Was it [you]0-i , then , that killed [[my]0-i boy]5142-my boy ? [[my]0-i only son?"--(he]7758-my only son?"--(he said these last few words almost as if appealing for pity , and then [he]209-mr. carson changed [his]209-mr. carson tone to one more vehement and fierce ) . "[7758-my only son?"--(he] Do n't dare to think that [I]0-i shall be merciful , and spare [you]0-i , because [you]0-i have come forward to accuse [yourself]0-i . [I]0-i tell [you]0-i [I]0-i will not spare [you]0-i the least pang the law can inflict,--you , who did not show pity on [[my]0-i boy]5142-my boy , shall have none from [me]0-i . " "[0-i] [I]0-i did not ask for any , " said [John Barton]131-john barton , in a low voice . "[0-i] Ask , or not ask , what care [I]0-i ? [You]0-i shall be hanged -- hanged -- man ! " said [he]0-i , advancing [his]0-i face , and repeating the word with slow , grinding emphasis , as if to infuse some of the bitterness of [his]0-i soul into it . [John Barton]131-john barton gasped , but not with fear . It was only that [he]131-john barton felt it terrible to have inspired such hatred , as was concentrated into every word , every gesture of [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson 's . "[0-i] As for being hanged , [sir]5232-sir , [I]0-i know it 's all right and proper . [I]0-i dare say it 's bad enough ; but [I]0-i tell [you]5232-sir what , [sir]5232-sir , " speaking with an out - burst , "[0-i] if [you]5232-sir 'd hanged [me]0-i the day after [I]0-i 'd done the deed , [I]0-i would have gone down on [my]0-i knees and blessed [you]5232-sir . Death ! [Lord]4436-lord , what is it to Life ? To such a life as [I]0-i 've been leading this fortnight past . Life at best is no great thing ; but such a life as [I]0-i have dragged through since that night , " [he]0-i shuddered at the thought . "[0-i] Why , [sir]5232-sir , [I]0-i 've been on the point of killing [myself]0-i this many a time to get away from [my]0-i own thoughts . [I]0-i did n't ! and [I]0-i 'll tell [you]5232-sir why . [I]0-i did n't know but that [I]0-i should be more haunted than ever with the recollection of [my]0-i sin . Oh ! [God]224-god above only can tell the agony with which [I]0-i 've repented [me]0-i of it , and part perhaps because [I]0-i feared [He]4438-he would think [I]0-i were impatient of the misery [He]4438-he sent as punishment -- far , far worse misery than any hanging , [sir]5232-sir . " [He]0-i ceased from excess of emotion . Then [he]0-i began again . "[4438-he] Sin ' that day ( it may be very wicked , [sir]5232-sir , but it 's the truth ) [I]0-i 've kept thinking and thinking if [I]0-i were but in that world where [they]4441-they say [God]224-god is , [He]224-god would , may be , teach [me]0-i right from wrong , even if it were with many stripes . [I]0-i 've been sore puzzled here . [I]0-i would go through Hell - fire if [I]0-i could but get free from sin at last , it 's such an awful thing . As for hanging , that 's just nought at all . " [His]0-i exhaustion compelled [him]0-i to sit down . [Mary]145-mary rushed to [him]0-i . It seemed as if till then [he]0-i had been unaware of [her]145-mary presence . "[5103-wench] Ay , ay , [wench]5103-wench ! " said [he]0-i feebly , "[5103-wench] is it [thee]5103-wench ? Where 's [Jem Wilson]154-jem ? " [Jem]154-jem came forward . [John Barton]131-john barton spoke again , with many a break and gasping pause , "[154-jem] [Lad]1512-lad ! [thou]4444-thou hast borne a deal for [me]0-i . It 's the meanest thing [I]0-i ever did to leave [thee]1512-lad to bear the brunt . [Thou]4444-thou , who wert as innocent of any knowledge of it as [the babe unborn]6902-the babe unborn . [I]0-i 'll not bless [thee]1512-lad for it . Blessing from such as [me]0-i would not bring [thee]1512-lad any good . [Thou'lt]4444-thou love [Mary]145-mary , though [she]145-mary is [[my]0-i child]4784-my child . " [He]0-i ceased , and there was a pause of a few seconds . Then [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson turned to go . When [his]209-mr. carson hand was on the latch of the door , [he]209-mr. carson hesitated for an instant . "[4444-thou] [You]1512-lad can have no doubt for what purpose [I]0-i go . Straight to [the police - office]4447-the police - office , to send [men]1197-men to take care of [you]1512-lad , [wretched man]4449-wretched man , and [[your]1512-lad accomplice]4450-your accomplice . To - morrow morning [your]1512-lad tale shall be repeated to those who can commit [you]1512-lad to gaol , and before long [you]1512-lad shall have the opportunity of trying how desirable hanging is . " "[1512-lad] Oh , [sir]5232-sir ! " said [Mary]145-mary , springing forward , and catching hold of [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson 's arm , "[1512-lad] [[my]0-i father]5863-my father is dying . Look at [him]5863-my father , [sir]5232-sir . If [you]5232-sir want Death for Death , [you]5232-sir have it . Do n't take [him]5863-my father away from [me]0-i these last hours . [He]5863-my father must go alone through Death , but let [me]0-i be with [him]5863-my father as long as [I]0-i can . Oh , [sir]5232-sir ! if [you]5232-sir have any mercy in [you]5232-sir , leave [him]5863-my father here to die . " [John]131-john barton [himself]131-john barton stood up , stiff and rigid , and replied , "[145-mary] [Mary]145-mary , [wench]5103-wench ! [I]0-i owe [him]5863-my father summut . [I]0-i will go die , where , and as [he]5863-my father wishes [me]0-i . [Thou]4456-thou hast said true , [I]0-i am standing side by side with [Death]190-death ; and it matters little where [I]0-i spend the bit of time left of Life . That time [I]0-i must pass in wrestling with [my]0-i soul for a character to take into [the other world]3976-the other world . [I]0-i 'll go where [you]5232-sir see fit , [sir]5232-sir . [He]5863-my father 's innocent , " faintly indicating [Jem]154-jem , as [he]154-jem fell back in [his]154-jem chair . "[5863-my father] Never fear ! [They]4459-they can not touch [him]5863-my father , " said [Job Legh]156-job , in a low voice . But as [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson was on the point of leaving [the house]803-the house with no sign of relenting about [him]209-mr. carson , [he]209-mr. carson was again stopped by [John Barton]131-john barton , who had risen once more from [his]131-john barton chair , and stood supporting [himself]131-john barton on [Jem]154-jem , while [he]131-john barton spoke . "[5232-sir] [Sir]5232-sir , one word ! [My]0-i hairs are gray with suffering , and yours with years-- " "[0-i] And have [I]0-i had no suffering ? " asked [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson , as if appealing for sympathy , even to [the murderer of [[his]209-mr. carson child]6731-his child]7760-the murderer of his child . And [the murderer of [[his]209-mr. carson child]6731-his child]7760-the murderer of his child answered to the appeal , and groaned in spirit over the anguish [he]209-mr. carson had caused . "[0-i] Have [I]0-i had no inward suffering to blanch these hairs ? Have not [I]0-i toiled and struggled even to these years with hopes in [my]0-i heart that all centered in [[my]0-i boy]5142-my boy ? [I]0-i did not speak of them , but were [they]4462-they not there ? [I]0-i seemed hard and cold ; and so [I]0-i might be to [others]737-others , but not to [him!--who]4464-him!--who shall ever imagine the love [I]0-i bore to [him]5142-my boy ? Even [he]5142-my boy never dreamed how [my]0-i heart leapt up at the sound of [his]5142-my boy footstep , and how precious [he]5142-my boy was to [[his]5142-my boy poor old father.--And]4465-his poor old father.--and [he]5142-my boy is gone -- killed -- out of the hearing of all loving words -- out of [my]0-i sight for ever . [He]5142-my boy was [my]0-i sunshine , and now it is night ! Oh , [[my]0-i God]4466-my god ! comfort [me]0-i , comfort [me]0-i ! " cried [the old man]6643-the old man aloud . The eyes of [John Barton]131-john barton grew dim with tears . Rich and poor , [masters]6156-masters and [men]1197-men , were then [brothers]5186-brothers in the deep suffering of the heart ; for was not this the very anguish [he]131-john barton had felt for [little Tom]373-tom bourne , in years so long gone by that [they]7768-they seemed like another life ! [The mourner before [him]131-john barton]7769-the mourner before him was no longer [the employer]6208-the employer ; [a being of another race , eternally placed in antagonistic attitude]7771-a being of another race , eternally placed in antagonistic attitude ; going through [the world]1479-the world glittering like gold , with a stony [heart within , which knew no sorrow but through the accidents of Trade]7773-heart within , which knew no sorrow but through the accidents of trade ; no longer [the enemy]7774-the enemy , [the oppressor]7775-the oppressor , but [a very poor and desolate old man]7776-a very poor and desolate old man . The sympathy for suffering , formerly so prevalent a feeling with [him]131-john barton , again filled [John Barton]131-john barton 's heart , and almost impelled [him]131-john barton to speak ( as best [he]131-john barton could ) some earnest , tender words to [the stern man]7777-the stern man , shaking in [his]7777-the stern man agony . But who was [he]131-john barton , that [he]131-john barton should utter sympathy or consolation ? The cause of all this woe . Oh blasting thought ! Oh miserable remembrance ! [He]131-john barton had forfeited all right to bind up [[his]131-john barton brother]7778-his brother 's wounds . Stunned by the thought , [he]131-john barton sank upon the seat , almost crushed with the knowledge of the consequences of [his]131-john barton own action ; for [he]131-john barton had no more imagined to [himself]131-john barton [the blighted home]7779-the blighted home , and [the miserable parents]7780-the miserable parents , than does [the soldier]7781-the soldier , who discharges [his]7781-the soldier musket , picture to [himself]7781-the soldier the desolation of [the wife]1298-the wife , and the pitiful cries of [the helpless little ones , who are in an instant to be made widowed and fatherless]7783-the helpless little ones , who are in an instant to be made widowed and fatherless . To intimidate [a class of men]7784-a class of men , known only to [those below [them]7784-a class of men]7785-those below them as desirous to obtain the greatest quantity of work for the lowest wages,--at most to remove [an overbearing partner]7786-an overbearing partner from an obnoxious firm , who stood in the way of [those who struggled as well as [they]7787-those who struggled as well as they were able to obtain their rights,--this were able to obtain [their]7787-those who struggled as well as they were able to obtain their rights,--this rights,--this]7787-those who struggled as well as they were able to obtain their rights,--this was the light in which [John Barton]131-john barton had viewed [his]131-john barton deed ; and even so viewing it , after the excitement had passed away , [the Avenger]7788-the avenger , [the sure Avenger]7789-the sure avenger , had found [him]131-john barton out . But now [he]131-john barton knew that [he]131-john barton had killed [a man]4855-a man , and a brother,--now [he]131-john barton knew that no good thing could come out of this evil , even to [the sufferers whose cause [he]131-john barton had so blindly espoused]7791-the sufferers whose cause he had so blindly espoused . [He]131-john barton lay across the table , broken - hearted . Every fresh quivering sob of [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson 's stabbed [him]131-john barton to [his]131-john barton soul . [He]131-john barton felt execrated by all ; and as if [he]131-john barton could never lay bare the perverted reasonings which had made the performance of undoubted sin appear a duty . The longing to plead some faint excuse grew stronger and stronger . [He]131-john barton feebly raised [his]131-john barton head , and looking at [Job Legh]156-job , [he]131-john barton whispered out , "[4466-my god] [I]0-i did not know what [I]0-i was doing , [Job Legh]156-job ; God knows [I]0-i did n't ! Oh , [sir]5232-sir ! " said [he]0-i wildly , almost throwing [himself]0-i at [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson 's feet , "[5232-sir] say [you]5232-sir forgive [me]0-i the anguish [I]0-i now see [I]0-i have caused [you]5232-sir . [I]0-i care not for pain , or death , [you]5232-sir know [I]0-i do n't ; but oh , [man]5236-man ! forgive [me]0-i the trespass [I]0-i have done ! " "[5236-man] Forgive [us]4469-us [our]4469-us trespasses as [we]4469-us forgive [them]4470-them that trespass against [us]4469-us , " said [Job]156-job , solemnly and low , as if in prayer ; as if the words were suggested by those [John Barton]131-john barton had used . [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson took [his]209-mr. carson hands away from [his]209-mr. carson face . [I]4469-us would rather see death than the ghastly gloom which darkened that countenance . "[4469-us] Let [my]0-i trespasses be unforgiven , so that [I]0-i may have vengeance for [[my]0-i son]1855-my son 's murder . " There are blasphemous actions as well as blasphemous words : all unloving , cruel deeds are acted blasphemy . [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson left [the house]803-the house . And [John Barton]131-john barton lay on the ground as [one dead]7793-one dead . [They]7794-they lifted [him]131-john barton up , and almost hoping that that deep trance might be to [him]131-john barton the end of all earthly things , [they]7794-they bore [him]131-john barton to [his]131-john barton bed . For a time [they]7794-they listened with divided attention to [his]131-john barton faint breathings ; for in each hasty hurried step that echoed in [the street outside]7795-the street outside , [they]7794-they thought [they]7794-they heard the approach of [the officers of justice]7796-the officers of justice . When [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson left [the house]803-the house [he]209-mr. carson was dizzy with agitation ; the hot blood went careering through [his]209-mr. carson frame . [He]209-mr. carson could not see the deep blue of the night - heavens for the fierce pulses which throbbed in [his]209-mr. carson head . And partly to steady and calm [himself]209-mr. carson , [he]209-mr. carson leaned against a railing , and looked up into those calm majestic depths with all their thousand stars . And by - and - by [his]209-mr. carson own voice returned upon [him]209-mr. carson , as if the last words [he]209-mr. carson had spoken were being uttered through all that infinite space ; but in their echoes there was a tone of unutterable sorrow . "[4469-us] Let [my]0-i trespasses be unforgiven , so that [I]0-i may have vengeance for [[my]0-i son]1855-my son 's murder . " [He]209-mr. carson tried to shake off the spiritual impression made by this imagination . [He]209-mr. carson was feverish and ill,--and no wonder . So [he]209-mr. carson turned to go homewards ; not , as [he]209-mr. carson had threatened , to [the police - office]4447-the police - office . After all ( [he]209-mr. carson told [himself]209-mr. carson ) , that would do in the morning . No fear of [the man]708-the man 's escaping , unless [he]209-mr. carson escaped to the grave . So [he]209-mr. carson tried to banish the phantom voices and shapes which came unbidden to [his]209-mr. carson brain , and to recall [his]209-mr. carson balance of mind by walking calmly and slowly , and noticing every thing which struck [his]209-mr. carson senses . It was a warm soft evening in spring , and there were [many persons in [the streets]772-the streets]7800-many persons in the streets . Among others , [a nurse with [a little girl]2448-a little girl in [her]7802-a nurse with a little girl in her charge charge]7802-a nurse with a little girl in her charge , conveying [her]7802-a nurse with a little girl in her charge [home]4755-home from [some children]7805-some children 's gaiety ; a dance most likely , for [the lovely little creature]7806-the lovely little creature was daintily decked out in soft , snowy muslin ; and [her]7802-a nurse with a little girl in her charge fairy feet tripped along by [[her]7802-a nurse with a little girl in her charge nurse]6600-her nurse 's side as if to the measure of some tune [she]7802-a nurse with a little girl in her charge had lately kept time to . Suddenly up behind [her]6600-her nurse there came [a rough , rude errand - boy]7808-a rough , rude errand - boy , nine or ten years of age ; a giant [he]7808-a rough , rude errand - boy looked by [the fairy - child]7809-the fairy - child , as [she]7809-the fairy - child fluttered along . [I]4473-you do n't know how it was , but in some awkward way [he]7808-a rough , rude errand - boy knocked [the poor little girl]7810-the poor little girl down upon the hard pavement as [he]7808-a rough , rude errand - boy brushed rudely past , not much caring whom [he]7808-a rough , rude errand - boy hurt , so that [he]7808-a rough , rude errand - boy got along . [The child]805-the child arose sobbing with pain ; and not without cause , for blood was dropping down from the face , but a minute before so fair and bright -- dropping down on the pretty frock , making those scarlet marks so terrible to [little children]7812-little children . [The nurse]2676-the nurse , [a powerful woman]7814-a powerful woman , had seized [the boy]3599-the boy , just as [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson ( who had seen the whole transaction ) came up . "[4473-you] [[You]4473-you naughty little rascal]4474-you naughty little rascal ! [I]0-i 'll give [you]4473-you to [a policeman]4806-a policeman , that [I]0-i will ! Do [you]4473-you see how [you]4473-you 've hurt [the little girl]4476-the little girl ? Do [you]4473-you ? " accompanying every sentence with a violent jerk of passionate anger . [The lad]4980-the lad looked hard and defying ; but withal terrified at the threat of [the policeman]2480-the policeman , [those ogres of [[our]7819-our streets]7820-our streets to [all unlucky urchins]7821-all unlucky urchins]7818-those ogres of our streets to all unlucky urchins . [The nurse]2676-the nurse saw it , and began to drag [him]4980-the lad along , with a view of making what [she]2676-the nurse called "[4473-you] a wholesome impression . " [His]4980-the lad terror increased , and with it [his]4980-the lad irritation ; when [the little sweet face]7823-the little sweet face , choking away its sobs , pulled down [nurse]2844-nurse 's head and said , "[4473-you] Please , [dear nurse]2842-dear nurse , [I]0-i 'm not much hurt ; it was very silly to cry , [you]2842-dear nurse know . [He]0-i did not mean to do it . _ [He]0-i did not know what [he]0-i was doing _ , did [you]2842-dear nurse , [little boy]4478-little boy ? [Nurse]322-nurse wo n't call [a policeman]4806-a policeman , so do n't be frightened . " And [she]4481-that little lady put up [her]4481-that little lady little mouth to be kissed by [[her]4481-that little lady injurer]7825-her injurer , just as [she]4481-that little lady had been taught to do at [home]4755-home to "[2842-dear nurse] make peace . " "[4480-that lad] [That lad]4480-that lad will mind , and be more gentle for the time to come , [I]0-i 'll be bound , thanks to [that little lady]4481-that little lady , " said [a passer - by]499-a passer - by , half to [himself]0-i , and half to [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson , whom [he]0-i had observed to notice the scene . [The latter]511-the latter took no apparent heed of the remark , but passed on . But [the child]805-the child 's pleading reminded [him]0-i of the low , broken voice [he]0-i had so lately heard , penitently and humbly urging the same extenuation of [his]0-i great guilt . "[4481-that little lady] [I]0-i did not know what [I]0-i was doing . " [He]0-i had some association with those words ; [he]0-i had heard , or read of that plea somewhere before . Where was it ? Could it be-- ? [He]0-i would look when [he]0-i got [home]4755-home . So when [he]0-i entered [[his]0-i house]1071-his house [he]0-i went straight and silently up - stairs to [[his]0-i library]7832-his library , and took down the great large handsome Bible , all grand and golden , with its leaves adhering together from the bookbinder 's press , so little had it been used . On the first page ( which fell open to [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson 's view ) were written the names of [[his]0-i children]1273-his children , and [his]0-i own . "[4481-that little lady] [Henry John]414-henry john , [son of the above John]4482-son of the above john and [Elizabeth Carson]415-elizabeth carson . Born , Sept. 29th , 1815 . " To make the entry complete , [his]0-i death should now be added . But the page became hidden by the gathering mist of tears . Thought upon thought , and recollection upon recollection came crowding in , from the remembrance of the proud day when [he]0-i had purchased the costly book , in order to write down the birth of [the little babe of a day old]7834-the little babe of a day old . [He]0-i laid [his]0-i head down on the open page , and let the tears fall slowly on the spotless leaves . [[His]0-i son]1261-his son 's murderer was discovered ; had confessed [his]0-i guilt ; and yet ( strange to say ) [he]0-i could not hate [him]0-i with the vehemence of hatred [he]0-i had felt , when [he]0-i had imagined [him]0-i [a young man , full of lusty life , defying all laws , human and divine]7836-a young man , full of lusty life , defying all laws , human and divine . In spite of [his]0-i desire to retain the revengeful feeling [he]0-i considered as a duty to [[his]0-i dead son]5347-his dead son , something of pity would steal in for [the poor , wasted skeleton of [a man]4855-a man , the smitten creature , who had told [him]0-i of [his]0-i sin , and implored [his]0-i pardon that night]7838-the poor , wasted skeleton of a man , the smitten creature , who had told him of his sin , and implored his pardon that night . In the days of [his]0-i childhood and youth , [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson had been accustomed to poverty ; but it was honest , decent poverty ; not the grinding squalid misery [he]0-i had remarked in every part of [[John Barton]131-john barton 's house]7840-john barton 's house , and which contrasted strangely with the pompous sumptuousness of [the room in which [he]0-i now sat]7841-the room in which he now sat . Unaccustomed wonder filled [his]0-i mind at the reflection of the different lots of [the brethren of mankind]7842-the brethren of mankind . Then [he]0-i roused [himself]0-i from [his]0-i reverie , and turned to the object of [his]0-i search -- the Gospel , where [he]0-i half expected to find the tender pleading : "[4483-they] [They]4483-they know not what [they]4483-they do . " It was murk midnight by this time , and [the house]803-the house was still and quiet . There was nothing to interrupt [the old man]6643-the old man in [his]6643-the old man unwonted study . Years ago , the Gospel had been [his]6643-the old man task - book in learning to read . So many years ago , that [he]0-i had become familiar with the events before [he]0-i could comprehend the Spirit that made the Life . [He]0-i fell to the narrative now afresh , with all the interest of [a little child]1319-a little child . [He]0-i began at the beginning , and read on almost greedily , understanding for the first time the full meaning of the story . [He]0-i came to the end ; the awful End . And there were the haunting words of pleading . [He]0-i shut the book , and thought deeply . All night long , [the Archangel]5261-the archangel combated with [the Demon]7847-the demon . All night long , [others watched by the bed of Death]7848-others watched by the bed of death . [John Barton]131-john barton had revived to fitful intelligence . [He]131-john barton spoke at times with even something of [his]131-john barton former energy ; and in the racy Lancashire dialect [he]131-john barton had always used when speaking freely . "[4484-you] [You]4484-you see [I]0-i 've so often been hankering after the right way ; and it 's a hard one for [a poor man]4828-a poor man to find . At least it 's been so to [me]0-i . [No one]1202-no one learned [me]0-i , and [no one]1202-no one telled [me]0-i . When [I]0-i was [a little chap]4488-a little chap [they]4489-they taught [me]0-i to read , and then [[they]4489-they ne'er]4490-they ne'er gave [me]0-i no books ; only [I]0-i heard say the Bible was a good book . So when [I]0-i grew thoughtful , and puzzled , [I]0-i took to it . But [you]4484-you 'd never believe black was black , or night was night , when [you]4484-you saw all about [you]4484-you acting as if black was white , and night was day . It 's not much [I]0-i can say for [myself]0-i in [t'other world]4491-t'other world , [God]224-god forgive [me]0-i ; but [I]0-i can say this , [I]0-i would fain have gone after the Bible rules if [I]0-i 'd seen [folk]5093-folk credit it ; [they]5093-folk all spoke up for it , and went and did clean contrary . In those days [I]0-i would ha ' gone about wi ' [my]0-i Bible , like [a little child]1319-a little child , [my]0-i finger in th ' place , and asking the meaning of this or that text , and [no one]1202-no one told [me]0-i . Then [I]0-i took out two or three texts as clear as glass , and [I]0-i tried to do what [they]5093-folk bid [me]0-i do . But [I]0-i do n't know how it was ; [masters]6156-masters and [men]1197-men , [all alike]4497-all alike cared no more for minding those texts , than [I]0-i did for th ' [Lord Mayor of [London]28-london]4498-lord mayor of london ; so [I]0-i grew to think it must be a sham put upon [poor ignorant folk]4499-poor ignorant folk , [women]4730-women , and such - like . " It was not long [I]0-i tried to live Gospel - wise , but it was liker heaven than [any other bit of earth]7849-any other bit of earth has been . [I]0-i 'd [old Alice]393-aunt alice to strengthen [me]0-i ; but [every one else]7850-every one else said , ' Stand up for [thy]7850-every one else rights , or [thou'lt]7850-every one else never get ['em]7851-'em ; ' and [wife]510-wife and [children]4826-children never spoke , but [their]4826-children helplessness cried aloud , and [I]0-i was driven to do as [others]737-others did,--and then [Tom]373-tom bourne died . [You]7855-you know all about that -- [I'm]0-i getting scant o ' breath , and blind - like . "[0-i] Then again [he]0-i spoke , after some minutes of hushed silence . " All along it came natural to love [folk]5093-folk , though now [I]0-i am what [I]0-i am . [I]0-i think one time [I]0-i could [e'en]7857-e'en have loved [the masters]489-the masters if [they]489-the masters 'd ha ' letten [me]0-i ; that was in [my]0-i Gospel - days , afore [[my]0-i child]4784-my child died o ' hunger . [I]0-i was tore in two often - times , between [my]0-i sorrow for [poor suffering folk]7860-poor suffering folk , and [my]0-i trying to love [them]7860-poor suffering folk as caused [their]7860-poor suffering folk sufferings ( to [my]0-i mind ) . "[0-i] At last [I]0-i gave it up in despair , trying to make [folks]4739-folks ' actions square wi ' [th]4502-th ' Bible ; and [I]0-i thought [I]0-i 'd no longer labour at following [th ' Bible]4503-th ' bible [mysel]4504-mysel . [I]0-i 've said all this afore , may be . But from that time [I]0-i 've dropped down , down,--down . " After that [he]0-i only spoke in broken sentences . "[0-i] [I]0-i did not think [he]4505-he 'd been such [an old man,--Oh]4506-an old man,--oh ! that [he]4505-he had but forgiven [me,"--and]7861-me,"--and then came earnest , passionate , broken words of prayer . [Job Legh]156-job had gone [home]4755-home like [one struck down with the unexpected shock]7863-one struck down with the unexpected shock . [Mary]145-mary and [Jem]154-jem together waited the approach of death ; but as the final struggle drew on , and morning dawned , [Jem]154-jem suggested some alleviation to the gasping breath , to purchase which [he]154-jem left [the house]803-the house in search of [a druggist 's shop]1366-a druggist 's shop , which should be open at that early hour . During [his]154-jem absence , [Barton]145-mary grew worse ; [he]154-jem had fallen across the bed , and [his]154-jem breathing seemed almost stopped ; in vain did [Mary]145-mary strive to raise [him]154-jem , [her]145-mary sorrow and exhaustion had rendered [her]145-mary too weak . So , on hearing [some one]5544-some one enter [the house - place below]6820-the house - place below , [she]145-mary cried out for [Jem]154-jem to come to [her]145-mary assistance . A step , which was not [Jem]154-jem 's , came up the stairs . [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson stood in the door - way . In one instant [he]209-mr. carson comprehended the case . [He]209-mr. carson raised up the powerless frame ; and [the departing soul]7868-the departing soul looked out of the eyes with gratitude . [He]209-mr. carson held [the dying man]7869-the dying man propped in [his]209-mr. carson arms . [John Barton]131-john barton folded [his]131-john barton hands as if in prayer . "[224-god] Pray for [us]4507-us , " said [Mary]145-mary , sinking on [her]145-mary knees , and forgetting in that solemn hour all that had divided [[her]145-mary father]564-her father and [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson . No other words could suggest themselves than some of those [he]131-john barton had read only a few hours before . "[224-god] [God]224-god be merciful to [us]4507-us sinners.--Forgive [us]4507-us [our]4507-us trespasses as [we]4507-us forgive [them]4508-them that trespass against [us]4507-us . " And when the words were said , [John Barton]131-john barton lay a corpse in [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson 's arms . So ended the tragedy of [a poor man]4828-a poor man 's life . [Mary]145-mary knew nothing more for many minutes . When [she]145-mary recovered consciousness , [she]145-mary found [herself]145-mary supported by [Jem]154-jem on the "[224-god] settle " in [the house - place]614-the house - place . [Job]156-job and [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson were [there]873-there , talking together lowly and solemnly . Then [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson bade farewell and left [the house]803-the house ; and [Job]156-job said aloud , but as if speaking to [himself]156-job , "[224-god] [God]224-god has heard [that man]4509-that man 's prayer . [He]224-god has comforted [him]4509-that man . " CHAPTER XXXVI . [JEM]154-jem 'S INTERVIEW WITH [MR . DUNCOMBE]307-mr. duncombe . "[224-god] The first dark day of nothingness , The last of danger and distress . " [BYRON]416-byron . Although [Mary]145-mary had hardly been conscious of [her]145-mary thoughts , and it had been more like a secret instinct informing [her]145-mary soul , than the result of any process of reasoning , [she]145-mary had felt for some time ( ever since [her]145-mary return from [Liverpool]17-liverpool , in fact ) , that for [[her]145-mary father]564-her father there was but one thing to be desired and anticipated , and that was death ! [She]145-mary had seen that [Conscience]417-conscience had given the mortal wound to [his]564-her father earthly frame ; [she]145-mary did not dare to question of the infinite mercy of [God]224-god , what the Future Life would be to [him]564-her father . Though at first desolate and stunned by the blow which had fallen on [herself]145-mary , [she]145-mary was resigned and submissive as soon as [she]145-mary recovered strength enough to ponder and consider a little ; and [you]7876-you may be sure that no tenderness or love was wanting on [Jem]154-jem 's part , and no consideration and sympathy on that of [Job]156-job and [Margaret]157-margaret , to soothe and comfort [the girl who now stood alone in [the world]1479-the world as far as blood - relations were concerned]7877-the girl who now stood alone in the world as far as blood - relations were concerned . [She]145-mary did not ask or care to know what arrangements [they]7879-they were making in whispered tones with regard to the funeral . [She]145-mary put [herself]145-mary into [their]7879-they hands with the trust of [a little child]1319-a little child ; glad to be undisturbed in the reveries and remembrances which filled [her]145-mary eyes with tears , and caused them to fall quietly down [her]145-mary pale cheeks . It was the longest day [she]145-mary had ever known in [her]145-mary life ; every charge and every occupation was taken away from [her]145-mary : but perhaps the length of quiet time thus afforded was really good , although its duration weighed upon [her]145-mary ; for by this means [she]145-mary contemplated [her]145-mary situation in every light , and fully understood that the morning 's event had left [her]145-mary [an orphan]7881-an orphan ; and thus [she]145-mary was spared the pangs caused to [us]7882-we by the occurrence of death in the evening , just before [we]7882-we should naturally , in the usual course of events , lie down to slumber . For in such case , worn out by anxiety , and it may be by much watching , [our]7882-we very excess of grief rocks itself to sleep , before [we]7882-we have had time to realise its cause ; and [we]7882-we waken , with a start of agony like a fresh stab , to the consciousness of the one awful vacancy , which shall never , while [the world]1479-the world endures , be filled again . The day brought its burden of duty to [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson . [She]145-mary felt bound by regard , as well as by etiquette , to go and see [[her]145-mary future daughter - in - law]7884-her future daughter - in - law . And by an old association of ideas ( perhaps of death with [church - yards]7885-church - yards , and [churches]7886-churches with Sunday ) [she]145-mary thought it necessary to put on [her]145-mary best , and latterly unused clothes , the airing of which on a little clothes - horse before the fire seemed to give [her]145-mary a not unpleasing occupation . When [Jem]154-jem returned [home]4755-home late in the evening succeeding [John Barton]131-john barton 's death , weary and oppressed with the occurrences and excitements of the day , [he]154-jem found [[his]154-jem mother]787-his mother busy about [her]787-his mother mourning , and much inclined to talk . Although [he]154-jem longed for quiet , [he]154-jem could not avoid sitting down and answering [her]787-his mother questions . "[224-god] Well , [Jem]154-jem , [he]4510-he 's gone at last , is [he]4510-he ? " "[4510-he] Yes . How did [you]154-jem hear , [mother]4845-mother ? " "[4845-mother] Oh , [Job]156-job came over here and telled [me]0-i , on [his]156-job way to [the undertaker]4512-the undertaker 's . Did [he]156-job make a fine end ? " It struck [Jem]154-jem that [she]787-his mother had not heard of the confession which had been made by [John Barton]131-john barton on [his]131-john barton death - bed ; [he]154-jem remembered [Job Legh]156-job 's discretion , and [he]154-jem determined that if it could be avoided [[his]154-jem mother]787-his mother should never hear of it . Many of the difficulties to be anticipated in preserving the secret would be obviated , if [he]154-jem could induce [[his]154-jem mother]787-his mother to fall into the plan [he]154-jem had named to [Mary]145-mary of emigrating to [Canada]122-canada . The reasons which rendered this secrecy desirable related to the domestic happiness [he]154-jem hoped for . With [[his]154-jem mother]787-his mother 's irritable temper [he]154-jem could hardly expect that all allusion to the crime of [John Barton]131-john barton would be for ever restrained from passing [her]787-his mother lips , and [he]154-jem knew the deep trial such references would be to [Mary]145-mary . Accordingly [he]154-jem resolved as soon as possible in the morning to go to Job and beseech [his]154-jem silence ; [he]154-jem trusted that secrecy in that quarter , even if the knowledge had been extended to [Margaret]157-margaret , might be easily secured . But what would be [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson 's course ? Were there any means by which [he]154-jem might be persuaded to spare [John Barton]131-john barton 's memory ? [He]154-jem was roused up from this train of thought by [[his]154-jem mother]787-his mother 's more irritated tone of voice . "[154-jem] [Jem]154-jem ! " [she]787-his mother was saying , "[0-i] [thou]4513-thou might'st just as well never be at a death - bed again , if [thou]4513-thou can not bring off more news about it ; here have [I]0-i been by [mysel]0-i all day ( except when oud [Job]156-job came in ) , but thinks [I]0-i , when [Jem]154-jem comes [he]154-jem 'll be sure to be good company , seeing [he]154-jem was in [the house]803-the house at the very time of the death ; and here [thou]4513-thou art , without a word to throw at a dog , much less [[thy]4513-thou mother]6896-thy mother : it 's no use [thy]4513-thou going to [a death - bed]4516-a death - bed if [thou]4513-thou can not carry away any of the sayings ! " "[154-jem] [He]154-jem did not make any , [mother]4845-mother , " replied [Jem]154-jem . "[4845-mother] Well , to be sure ! So fond as [he]154-jem used to be of holding forth , to miss such a fine opportunity that will never come again ! Did [he]154-jem die easy ? " "[154-jem] [He]154-jem was very restless all night long , " said [Jem]154-jem , reluctantly returning to the thoughts of that time . "[154-jem] And in course [thou]4513-thou plucked the pillow away ? [Thou]4513-thou didst not ! Well ! with [thy]4513-thou bringing up , and [thy]4513-thou learning , [thou]4513-thou might'st have known that were the only help in such a case . There were pigeons ' feathers in the pillow , depend on't . To think of [two grown - up folk like [you]4519-you and [Mary]145-mary]4518-two grown - up folk like you and mary , not knowing death could never come easy to [a person lying on a pillow with pigeons ' feathers in]4520-a person lying on a pillow with pigeons ' feathers in ! " [Jem]154-jem was glad to escape from all this talking to the solitude and quiet of [[his]154-jem own room]6084-his own room , where [he]154-jem could lie and think uninterruptedly of what had happened and remained to be done . The first thing was to seek an interview with [Mr. Duncombe]307-mr. duncombe , [[his]154-jem former master]7894-his former master . Accordingly , early the next morning [Jem]154-jem set off on [his]154-jem walk to [the works]5368-the works , where for so many years [his]154-jem days had been spent ; where for so long a time [his]154-jem thoughts had been thought , [his]154-jem hopes and fears experienced . It was not a cheering feeling to remember that henceforward [he]154-jem was to be severed from all [these familiar places]7896-these familiar places ; nor were [his]154-jem spirits enlivened by the evident feelings of [the majority of those who had been [[his]154-jem fellow - workmen]7898-his fellow - workmen]7897-the majority of those who had been his fellow - workmen . As [he]154-jem stood in the entrance to [the foundry]6852-the foundry , awaiting [Mr. Duncombe]307-mr. duncombe 's leisure , [many of [those employed in the works]7901-those employed in the works]7900-many of those employed in the works passed [him]154-jem on [their]7900-many of those employed in the works return from breakfast ; and with one or two exceptions , without any acknowledgment of former acquaintance beyond a distant nod at the utmost . "[145-mary] It is hard , " said [Jem]154-jem to [himself]154-jem , with a bitter and indignant feeling rising in [his]154-jem throat , "[145-mary] that let [a man]4855-a man 's life be what it may , [folk]5093-folk are so ready to credit the first word against [him]4855-a man . [I]0-i could live it down if [I]0-i stayed in [England]46-england ; but then what would not [Mary]145-mary have to bear ? Sooner or later the truth would out ; and then [she]145-mary would be a show to [folk]5093-folk for many a day as [[John Barton]131-john barton 's daughter]4524-john barton 's daughter . Well ! [God]224-god does not judge as hardly as [man]5236-man , that 's one comfort for [all of [us]5965-all of us]5965-all of us ! " [Mr. Duncombe]307-mr. duncombe did not believe in [Jem]154-jem 's guilt , in spite of the silence in which [he]307-mr. duncombe again this day heard the imputation of it ; but [he]307-mr. duncombe agreed that under the circumstances it was better [he]154-jem should leave [the country]422-the country . "[4527-we] [We]4527-we have been written to by [government]4528-government , as [I]0-i think [I]0-i told [you]4529-you before , to recommend [an intelligent man , well acquainted with mechanics]4530-an intelligent man , well acquainted with mechanics , as [instrument - maker to [the Agricultural College [they]4528-government are establishing]4532-the agricultural college they are establishing [at [Toronto]124-toronto , in [Canada]122-canada]123-at toronto , in canada]4531-instrument - maker to the agricultural college they are establishing at toronto , in canada . It is a comfortable appointment,--house,--land,--and a good per - centage on the instruments made . [I]0-i will show [you]4529-you the particulars if [I]0-i can lay [my]0-i hand on the letter , which [I]0-i believe [I]0-i must have left at [home]4755-home . " "[0-i] Thank [you]4529-you , [sir]5232-sir . No need for seeing the letter to say [I]0-i 'll accept it . [I]0-i must leave [Manchester]1-manchester ; and [I]0-i 'd as lief quit [England]46-england at once when [I]0-i 'm about it . " "[0-i] Of course government will give [you]4529-you [your]4529-you passage ; indeed , [I]0-i believe an allowance would be made for [a family]4535-a family if [you]4529-you had one ; but [you]4529-you are not [a married man]4536-a married man , [I]0-i believe ? " "[0-i] No , [sir]5232-sir , but-- " [Jem]154-jem hung back from a confession with the awkwardness of [a girl]577-a girl . "[0-i] But-- " said [Mr. Duncombe]307-mr. duncombe , smiling , "[0-i] [you]4529-you would like to be [a married man]4536-a married man before [you]4529-you go , [I]0-i suppose ; eh , [Wilson]154-jem ? " "[154-jem] If [you]5232-sir please , [sir]5232-sir . And there 's [[my]0-i mother]4875-my mother , too . [I]0-i hope [she]4875-my mother 'll go with [us]4541-us . But [I]0-i can pay [her]4875-my mother passage ; no need to trouble government . " "[0-i] Nay , nay ! [I]0-i 'll write to - day and recommend [you]4529-you ; and say that [you]4529-you have [a family of two]4542-a family of two . [They]4543-they 'll never ask if [the family]6602-the family goes upwards or downwards . [I]0-i shall see [you]4529-you again before [you]4529-you sail , [I]0-i hope , [Wilson]154-jem ; though [I]0-i believe [they]4543-they 'll not allow [you]4529-you long to wait . Come to [[my]0-i house]5737-my house next time ; [you]4529-you 'll find it pleasanter , [I]0-i daresay . [These men]6500-these men are so wrong - headed . Keep up [your]4529-you heart ! " [Jem]154-jem felt that it was a relief to have this point settled ; and that [he]154-jem need no longer weigh reasons for and against [his]154-jem emigration . And with [his]154-jem path growing clearer and clearer before [him]154-jem the longer [he]154-jem contemplated it , [he]154-jem went to see [Mary]145-mary , and if [he]154-jem judged it fit , to tell [her]145-mary what [he]154-jem had decided upon . [Margaret]157-margaret was sitting with [her]145-mary . "[4529-you] [Grandfather]181-grandfather wants to see [you]4529-you ! " said [she]157-margaret to [Jem]154-jem on [his]154-jem entrance . "[181-grandfather] And [I]0-i want to see [him]181-grandfather , " replied [Jem]154-jem , suddenly remembering [his]154-jem last night 's determination to enjoin secrecy on [Job Legh]156-job . So [he]154-jem hardly stayed to kiss [poor Mary]145-mary 's sweet woe - begone face , but tore [himself]154-jem away from [[his]154-jem darling]1455-his darling to go to [the old man]6643-the old man , who awaited [him]154-jem impatiently . "[0-i] [I]0-i 've getten a note from [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson , " exclaimed [Job]156-job the moment [he]156-job saw [Jem]154-jem ; "[209-mr. carson] and [man - alive]4547-man - alive , [he]181-grandfather wants to see [thee]4548-thee and [me]0-i ! For sure , there 's no more mischief up , is there ? " said [he]156-job , looking at [Jem]154-jem with an expression of wonder . But if any suspicion mingled for an instant with the thoughts that crossed [Job]156-job 's mind , it was immediately dispelled by [Jem]154-jem 's honest , fearless , open countenance . "[0-i] [I]0-i ca n't guess what [he]181-grandfather 's wanting , [poor old chap]4549-poor old chap , " answered [he]156-job . "[0-i] May be there 's some point [he]181-grandfather 's not yet satisfied on ; may be -- but it 's no use guessing ; let 's be off . " "[4549-poor old chap] It would n't be better for [thee]4548-thee to be scarce a bit , would it , and leave [me]0-i to go and find out what 's up ? [He]181-grandfather has , perhaps , getten some crotchet into [his]181-grandfather head thou'rt [an accomplice]3262-an accomplice , and is laying a trap for [thee]4548-thee . " "[0-i] [I]0-i 'm not afeared ! " said [Jem]154-jem ; "[0-i] [I]0-i 've done nought wrong , and know nought wrong , about [yon poor dead lad]4551-yon poor dead lad ; though [I]0-i 'll own [I]0-i had evil thoughts once on a time . [Folk]5093-folk ca n't mistake long if once [they]5093-folk 'll search into the truth . [I]0-i 'll go and give [the old gentleman]2293-the old gentleman all the satisfaction in [my]0-i power , now it can injure [no one]1202-no one . [I]0-i 'd [my]0-i own reasons for wanting to see [him]2293-the old gentleman besides , and it all falls in right enough for [me]0-i . " [Job]156-job was a little reassured by [Jem]154-jem 's boldness ; but still , if the truth must be told , [he]156-job wished [the young man]5590-the young man would follow [his]156-job advice , and leave [him]5590-the young man to sound [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson 's intentions . Meanwhile [Jane Wilson]130-jane wilson had donned [her]130-jane wilson Sunday suit of black , and set off on [her]130-jane wilson errand of condolence . [She]130-jane wilson felt nervous and uneasy at the idea of the moral sayings and texts which [she]130-jane wilson fancied were expected from [visitors]927-visitors on occasions like the present ; and prepared many a good set speech as [she]130-jane wilson walked towards [the house of mourning]5335-the house of mourning . As [she]130-jane wilson gently opened the door , [Mary]145-mary , sitting idly by the fire , caught a glimpse of her,--of [Jem]154-jem 's mother,--of [the early friend of [her]145-mary dead]7909-the early friend of her dead parents,--of [the kind minister]7910-the kind minister to many a little want in days of childhood,--and rose and came and fell about [her]145-mary neck , with many a sob and moan , saying , "[4555-he] Oh , [he]4555-he 's gone -- [he]4555-he 's dead -- all gone -- all dead , and [I]0-i am left alone ! " "[4866-poor wench] [Poor wench]4866-poor wench ! [poor , poor wench]4557-poor , poor wench ! " said [Jane Wilson]130-jane wilson , tenderly kissing [her]145-mary . "[4866-poor wench] [Thou'rt]4558-thou not alone , so donnot take on so . [I]0-i 'll say nought of [Him]4555-he who 's above , for [thou]4558-thou know'st [He]4555-he is ever [[the orphan]4559-the orphan 's friend]4560-the orphan 's friend ; but think on [Jem]154-jem ! nay , [Mary]145-mary , dear , think on [me]0-i ! [I]0-i 'm but [a frabbit woman]4561-a frabbit woman at times , but [I]0-i 've a heart within [me]0-i through all [my]0-i temper , and [thou]4558-thou shalt be as [a daughter]4286-a daughter henceforward,--as [mine]0-i own ewe - lamb . [Jem]154-jem shall not love [thee]4558-thou better in [his]154-jem way , than [I]0-i will in [mine]0-i ; and [thou'lt]4558-thou bear with [my]0-i turns , [Mary]145-mary , knowing that in [my]0-i soul [God]4563-god sees the love that shall ever be thine , if [thou'lt]4558-thou take [me]0-i for [[thy]4558-thou mother]6896-thy mother , and speak no more of being alone . " [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson was weeping [herself]134-mrs. wilson long before [she]134-mrs. wilson had ended this speech , which was so different to all [she]134-mrs. wilson had planned to say , and from all the formal piety [she]134-mrs. wilson had laid in store for the visit ; for this was heart 's piety , and needed no garnish of texts to make it true religion , pure and undefiled . [They]7911-they sat together on the same chair , [their]7911-they arms encircling [each other]436-each other ; [they]7911-they wept for the same dead ; [they]7911-they had the same hope , and trust , and overflowing love in the living . From that time forward , hardly a passing cloud dimmed the happy confidence of [their]7911-they intercourse ; even by [Jem]154-jem would [[his]154-jem mother]787-his mother 's temper sooner be irritated than by [Mary]145-mary ; before the latter [she]787-his mother repressed [her]787-his mother occasional nervous ill - humour till the habit of indulging it was perceptibly decreased . Years afterwards in conversation with [Jem]154-jem , [he]154-jem was startled by a chance expression which dropped from [[his]154-jem mother]787-his mother 's lips ; it implied a knowledge of [John Barton]131-john barton 's crime . It was many a long day since [they]7911-they had seen [any [Manchester]1-manchester people who could have revealed the secret ( if indeed it was known in [Manchester]1-manchester , against which [Jem]154-jem had guarded in every possible way )]7915-any manchester people who could have revealed the secret ( if indeed it was known in manchester , against which jem had guarded in every possible way ) . And [he]154-jem was led to inquire first as to the extent , and then as to the source of [her]787-his mother knowledge . It was [Mary]145-mary [herself]145-mary who had told all . For on the morning to which this chapter principally relates , as [Mary]145-mary sat weeping , and as [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson comforted [her]145-mary by every tenderest word and caress , [she]787-his mother revealed to the dismayed and astonished [Jane]130-jane wilson , the sting of [her]787-his mother deep sorrow ; the crime which stained [[her]787-his mother dead father]7916-her dead father 's memory . [She]787-his mother was quite unconscious that [Jem]154-jem had kept it secret from [[his]154-jem mother]787-his mother ; [she]787-his mother had imagined it bruited abroad as the suspicion against [[her]787-his mother lover]2048-her lover had been ; so word after word ( dropped from [her]787-his mother lips in the supposition that [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson knew all ) had told the tale and revealed the cause of [her]787-his mother deep anguish ; deeper than is ever caused by Death alone . On large occasions like the present , [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson 's innate generosity came out . [Her]787-his mother weak and ailing frame imparted its irritation to [her]787-his mother conduct in small things , and daily trifles ; but [she]787-his mother had deep and noble sympathy with great sorrows , and even at the time that [Mary]145-mary spoke [she]787-his mother allowed no expression of surprise or horror to escape [her]787-his mother lips . [She]787-his mother gave way to no curiosity as to the untold details ; [she]787-his mother was as secret and trustworthy as [[her]787-his mother son]2056-her son [himself]2056-her son ; and if in years to come [her]787-his mother anger was occasionally excited against [Mary]145-mary , and [she]787-his mother , on rare occasions , yielded to ill - temper against [[her]787-his mother daughter - in - law]7920-her daughter - in - law , [she]787-his mother would upbraid [her]145-mary for extravagance , or stinginess , or over - dressing , or under - dressing , or too much mirth or too much gloom , but never , never in [her]787-his mother most uncontrolled moments did [she]787-his mother allude to any one of the circumstances relating to [Mary]145-mary 's flirtation with [Harry Carson]209-mr. carson , or [[his]209-mr. carson murderer]6102-his murderer ; and always when [she]787-his mother spoke of [John Barton]131-john barton , named [him]131-john barton with the respect due to [his]131-john barton conduct before the last , miserable , guilty month of [his]131-john barton life . Therefore it came like a blow to [Jem]154-jem when , after years had passed away , [he]154-jem gathered [[his]154-jem mother]787-his mother 's knowledge of the whole affair . From the day when [he]154-jem learnt ( not without remorse ) what hidden depths of self - restraint [she]787-his mother had in [her]787-his mother soul , [his]154-jem manner to [her]787-his mother , always tender and respectful , became reverential ; and it was more than ever a loving strife between [him]154-jem and [Mary]145-mary which should most contribute towards the happiness of the declining years of [[their]7923-their mother]539-their mother . But [I]4785-the rich man am speaking of the events which have occurred only lately , while [I]4785-the rich man have yet many things to tell [you]7925-you that happened six or seven years ago . CHAPTER XXXVII . DETAILS CONNECTED WITH THE MURDER . "[4785-the rich man] [The rich man]4785-the rich man dines , while [the poor man]5145-the poor man pines , And eats [his]5145-the poor man heart away ; ' [They]4567-they teach [us]4568-us lies , ' [he]5145-the poor man sternly cries , ' Would _ [brothers]5186-brothers _ do as [they]4567-they ? ' " "[5145-the poor man] THE DREAM . " [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson stood at one of the breathing - moments of life . The object of the toils , the fears , and the wishes of [his]209-mr. carson past years , was suddenly hidden from [his]209-mr. carson sight,--vanished into the deep mystery which circumscribes existence . Nay , even the vengeance which [he]209-mr. carson had proposed to [himself]209-mr. carson as an aim for exertion , had been taken away from before [his]209-mr. carson eyes , as by the hand of [God]224-god . Events like these would have startled the most thoughtless into reflection , much more such [a man as [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson , whose mind , if not enlarged , was energetic ; indeed , whose very energy , having been hitherto the cause of the employment of [his]209-mr. carson powers in only one direction , had prevented [him]209-mr. carson from becoming largely and philosophically comprehensive in [his]209-mr. carson views]7926-a man as mr. carson , whose mind , if not enlarged , was energetic ; indeed , whose very energy , having been hitherto the cause of the employment of his powers in only one direction , had prevented him from becoming largely and philosophically comprehensive in his views . But now the foundations of [his]209-mr. carson past life were razed to the ground , and [the place [they]4567-they had once occupied]7927-the place they had once occupied was sown with salt , to be for ever rebuilt no more . It was like the change from this Life to that other hidden one , when so many of the motives which have actuated all [our]4568-us earthly existence , will have become more fleeting than the shadows of a dream . With a wrench of [his]209-mr. carson soul from the past , so much of which was as nothing , and worse than nothing to [him]209-mr. carson now , [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson took some hours , after [he]209-mr. carson had witnessed the death of [[[his]209-mr. carson son]1261-his son 's murderer]7929-his son 's murderer , to consider [his]209-mr. carson situation . But suddenly , while [he]209-mr. carson was deliberating , and searching for motives which should be effective to compel [him]209-mr. carson to exertion and action once more ; while [he]209-mr. carson contemplated the desire after riches , social distinction , a name among [the merchant - princes amidst whom [he]209-mr. carson moved]7930-the merchant - princes amidst whom he moved , and saw these false substances fade away into the shadows they truly are , and one by one disappear into the grave of [his]209-mr. carson son,--suddenly , [I]5145-the poor man say , the thought arose within [him]209-mr. carson that more yet remained to be learned about the circumstances and feelings which had prompted [John Barton]131-john barton 's crime ; and when once this mournful curiosity was excited , it seemed to gather strength in every moment that its gratification was delayed . Accordingly [he]209-mr. carson sent a message to summon [Job Legh]156-job and [Jem Wilson]154-jem , from whom [he]209-mr. carson promised [himself]209-mr. carson some elucidation of what was as yet unexplained ; while [he]209-mr. carson [himself]209-mr. carson set forth to call on [Mr. Bridgenorth]353-mr. bridgenorth , whom [he]209-mr. carson knew to have been [[Jem]154-jem 's attorney]7931-jem 's attorney , with a glimmering suspicion intruding on [his]209-mr. carson mind , which [he]209-mr. carson strove to repel , that [Jem]154-jem might have had some share in [[his]209-mr. carson son]1261-his son 's death . [He]209-mr. carson had returned before [[his]209-mr. carson summoned visitors]7933-his summoned visitors arrived ; and had time enough to recur to the evening on which [John Barton]131-john barton had made [his]131-john barton confession . [He]209-mr. carson remembered with mortification how [he]209-mr. carson had forgotten [his]209-mr. carson proud reserve , and [his]209-mr. carson habitual concealment of [his]209-mr. carson feelings , and had laid bare [his]209-mr. carson agony of grief in the presence of [these two men]7934-these two men who were coming to see [him]209-mr. carson by [his]209-mr. carson desire ; and [he]209-mr. carson entrenched [himself]209-mr. carson behind stiff barriers of self - control , through which [he]209-mr. carson hoped no appearance of emotion would force its way in the conversation [he]209-mr. carson anticipated . Nevertheless , when [the servant]6625-the servant announced that [two men]1144-two men were there by appointment to speak to [him]209-mr. carson , and [he]209-mr. carson had desired that [they]1144-two men might be shown into [the library]7937-the library where [he]209-mr. carson sat , [any watcher]7938-any watcher might have perceived by the trembling hands , and shaking head , not only how much [he]209-mr. carson was aged by the occurrences of the last few weeks , but also how much [he]209-mr. carson was agitated at the thought of the impending interview . But [he]209-mr. carson so far succeeded in commanding [himself]209-mr. carson at first , as to appear to [Jem Wilson]154-jem and [Job Legh]156-job one of [the hardest and most haughty men [they]1144-two men had ever spoken to]7939-the hardest and most haughty men they had ever spoken to , and to forfeit all the interest which [he]209-mr. carson had previously excited in [their]1144-two men minds by [his]209-mr. carson unreserved display of deep and genuine feeling . When [he]209-mr. carson had desired [them]1144-two men to be seated , [he]209-mr. carson shaded [his]209-mr. carson face with [his]209-mr. carson hand for an instant before speaking . "[5145-the poor man] [I]0-i have been calling on [Mr. Bridgenorth]353-mr. bridgenorth this morning , " said [he]209-mr. carson , at last ; "[353-mr. bridgenorth] as [I]0-i expected , [he]353-mr. bridgenorth can give [me]0-i but little satisfaction on some points respecting the occurrence on the 18th of last month which [I]0-i desire to have cleared up . Perhaps [you]4570-you two can tell [me]0-i what [I]0-i want to know . As [intimate friends of [Barton]131-john barton 's [you]4570-you probably know]4571-intimate friends of barton 's you probably know , or can conjecture a good deal . Have no scruple as to speaking the truth . What [you]4570-you say in [this room]4572-this room shall never be named again by [me]0-i . Besides , [you]4570-you are aware that the law allows [no one]1202-no one to be tried twice for the same offence . " [He]0-i stopped for a minute , for the mere act of speaking was fatiguing to [him]0-i after the excitement of the last few weeks . [Job Legh]156-job took the opportunity of speaking . "[0-i] [I]0-i 'm not going to be affronted either for [myself]0-i or [Jem]154-jem at what [you]4570-you 've just now been saying about the truth . [You]4570-you do n't know [us]4574-us , and there 's an end on't ; only it 's as well for [folk]5093-folk to think [others]737-others good and true until [they]737-others 're proved contrary . Ask what [you]4570-you like , [sir]5232-sir , [I]0-i 'll answer for it [we]4574-us 'll either tell truth or hold [our]4574-us tongues . " "[0-i] [I]0-i beg [your]4570-you pardon , " said [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson , slightly bowing [his]0-i head . "[4570-you] What [I]0-i wished to know was , " referring to a slip of paper [he]0-i held in [his]0-i hand , and shaking so much [he]0-i could hardly adjust [his]0-i glasses to [his]0-i eyes , "[4570-you] whether [you]4570-you , [Wilson]154-jem , can explain how [Barton]131-john barton came possessed of [your]4570-you gun . [I]0-i believe [you]4570-you refused this explanation to [Mr. Bridgenorth]353-mr. bridgenorth . " "[0-i] [I]0-i did , [sir]5232-sir ! If [I]0-i had said what [I]0-i knew then , [I]0-i saw it would criminate [Barton]131-john barton , and so [I]0-i refused telling aught . To [you]5232-sir , [sir]5232-sir , now [I]0-i will tell every thing and any thing ; only it is but little . The gun was [[my]0-i father]5863-my father 's before it was [mine]0-i , and long ago [he]5863-my father and [John Barton]131-john barton had a fancy for shooting at [the gallery]6833-the gallery ; and [they]4582-they used always to take this gun , and brag that though it was old - fashioned it was sure . " [Jem]154-jem saw with self - upbraiding pain how [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson winced at these last words , but at each irrepressible and involuntary evidence of feeling , the hearts of [the two men]566-the two men warmed towards [him]154-jem . [Jem]154-jem went on speaking . "[4582-they] One day in the week -- [I]0-i think it was on the Wednesday,--yes , it was,--it was on [St. Patrick]418-st. patrick 's day , [I]0-i met [John]131-john barton just coming out of [[our]4583-our house]4767-our house , as [I]0-i were going to [my]0-i dinner . [Mother]161-mother was out , and [he]5863-my father 'd found [no one]1202-no one in . [He]5863-my father said [he]5863-my father 'd come to borrow the old gun , and that [he]5863-my father 'd have made bold , and taken it , but it was not to be seen . [Mother]161-mother was afraid of it , so after [father]4863-father 's death ( for while [he]4863-father were alive , [she]161-mother seemed to think [he]4863-father could manage it ) [I]0-i had carried [it]4587-it to [[my]0-i own room]4588-my own room . [I]0-i went up and fetched it for [John]131-john barton , who stood outside the door all the time . " "[131-john barton] What did [he]5863-my father say [he]5863-my father wanted it for ? " asked [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson , hastily . "[5863-my father] [I]0-i do n't think [he]5863-my father spoke when [I]0-i gave it [him]5863-my father . At first [he]5863-my father muttered something about [the shooting - gallery]4589-the shooting - gallery , and [I]0-i never doubted but that it were for practice there , as [I]0-i knew [he]5863-my father had done years before . " [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson had strung up [his]209-mr. carson frame to an attitude of upright attention while [Jem]154-jem was speaking ; now the tension relaxed , and [he]209-mr. carson sank back in [his]209-mr. carson chair , weak and powerless . [He]209-mr. carson rose up again , however , as [Jem]154-jem went on , anxious to give every particular which could satisfy [the bereaved father]6623-the bereaved father . "[5863-my father] [I]0-i never knew for what [he]5863-my father wanted the gun till [I]0-i was taken up,--I do not know yet why [he]5863-my father wanted it . [No one]1202-no one would have had [me]0-i get out of the scrape by implicating [an old friend,--my father 's old friend]4591-an old friend,--my father 's old friend , and [the father of [the girl [I]0-i loved]4593-the girl i loved]4592-the father of the girl i loved . So [I]0-i refused to tell [Mr. Bridgenorth aught]353-mr. bridgenorth about it , and would not have named it now to [any one]504-any one but [you]4595-you . " [Jem]154-jem 's face became very red at the allusion [he]154-jem made to [Mary]145-mary , but [his]154-jem honest , fearless eyes had met [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson 's penetrating gaze unflinchingly , and had carried conviction of [his]154-jem innocence and truthfulness . [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson felt certain that [he]209-mr. carson had heard all that [Jem]154-jem could tell . Accordingly [he]209-mr. carson turned to [Job Legh]156-job . "[4595-you] [You]4595-you were in [the room]616-the room the whole time while [Barton]131-john barton was speaking to [me]0-i , [I]0-i think ? " "[0-i] Yes , [sir]5232-sir , " answered [Job]156-job . "[0-i] [You]5232-sir 'll excuse [my]0-i asking plain and direct questions ; the information [I]0-i am gaining is really a relief to [my]0-i mind , [I]0-i do n't know how , but it is,--will [you]5232-sir tell [me]0-i if [you]5232-sir had any idea of [Barton]131-john barton 's guilt in this matter before ? " "[5232-sir] None whatever , so help [me]0-i [God]224-god ! " said [Job]156-job , solemnly . "[224-god] To tell truth ( and axing [your]5232-sir forgiveness , [Jem]154-jem ) , [I]0-i had never got quite shut of the notion that [Jem]154-jem here had done it . At times [I]0-i was as clear of [his]154-jem innocence as [I]0-i was of [my]0-i own ; and whenever [I]0-i took to reasoning about it , [I]0-i saw [he]154-jem could not have been [the man that did it]6952-the man that did it . Still [I]0-i never thought of [Barton]131-john barton . " "[131-john barton] And yet by [his]154-jem confession [he]154-jem must have been absent at the time , " said [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson , referring to [his]209-mr. carson slip of paper . "[154-jem] Ay , and for many a day after,--I ca n't rightly say how long . But still , [you]5232-sir see , [one]518-one 's often blind to many a thing that lies right under one 's nose , till it 's pointed out . And till [I]0-i heard what [John Barton]131-john barton had to say yon night , [I]0-i could not have seen what reason [he]131-john barton had for doing it ; while in the case of [Jem]154-jem , [any one who looked at [Mary Barton]145-mary]4600-any one who looked at mary barton might have seen a cause for jealousy , clear enough . " "[154-jem] Then [you]154-jem believe that [Barton]131-john barton had no knowledge of [[my]0-i son]1855-my son 's unfortunate,-- " [he]0-i looked at [Jem]154-jem , "[131-john barton] of [his]131-john barton attentions to [Mary Barton]145-mary . [This young man]4602-this young man , [Wilson]154-jem , had heard of [them]4603-them , [you]5232-sir see . " "[4602-this young man] [The person who told [me]0-i]4604-the person who told me said clearly [she]4604-the person who told me neither had , nor would tell [[Mary]145-mary 's father]1067-mary 's father , " interposed [Jem]154-jem . "[4604-the person who told me] [I]0-i do n't believe [he]1067-mary 's father 'd ever heard of it ; [he]1067-mary 's father were n't [a man to keep still in such a matter]4606-a man to keep still in such a matter , if [he]1067-mary 's father had . " "[1067-mary 's father] Besides , " said [Job]156-job , "[1067-mary 's father] the reason [he]1067-mary 's father gave on [his]1067-mary 's father death - bed , so to speak , was enough ; ' specially to [those who knew [him]1067-mary 's father]4607-those who knew him . " "[1067-mary 's father] [You]5232-sir mean [his]1067-mary 's father feelings regarding the treatment of [the workmen]441-the workmen by [the masters]489-the masters ; [you]5232-sir think [he]1067-mary 's father acted from motives of revenge , in consequence of the part [[my]0-i son]1855-my son had taken in putting down the strike ? " "[1067-mary 's father] Well , [sir]5232-sir , " replied [Job]156-job , "[5232-sir] it 's hard to say : [John Barton]131-john barton was not [a man]4855-a man to take counsel with [people]4744-people ; nor did [he]131-john barton make many words about [his]131-john barton doings . So [I]0-i can only judge from [his]131-john barton way of thinking and talking in general , never having heard [him]131-john barton breathe a syllable concerning this matter in particular . [You]4614-you see [he]131-john barton were sadly put about to make great riches and great poverty square with [Christ]325-christ 's Gospel"--Job paused , in order to try and express what was clear enough in [his]131-john barton own mind , as to the effect produced on [John Barton]131-john barton by the great and mocking contrasts presented by the varieties of human condition . Before [he]131-john barton could find suitable words to explain [his]131-john barton meaning , [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson spoke . "[4614-you] [You]4614-you mean [he]131-john barton was [an Owenite]4615-an owenite ; all for equality and community of goods , and that kind of absurdity . " "[4614-you] No , no ! [John Barton]131-john barton was [no fool]4616-no fool . No need to tell [him]131-john barton that were [all men]4617-all men equal to - night , [some]797-some would get the start by rising an hour earlier to - morrow . Nor yet did [he]131-john barton care for goods , nor wealth -- [no man]1243-no man less , so that [he]131-john barton could get daily bread for [him]131-john barton and [his]4620-his ; but what hurt [him]131-john barton sore , and rankled in [him]131-john barton as long as [I]0-i knew [him]131-john barton ( and , [sir]5232-sir , it rankles in many [a poor man]4828-a poor man 's heart far more than the want of any creature - comforts , and puts a sting into starvation itself ) , was that [those who wore finer clothes , and eat better food]4623-those who wore finer clothes , and eat better food , and had more money in [their]4623-those who wore finer clothes , and eat better food pockets , kept [him]131-john barton at arm 's length , and cared not whether [his]131-john barton heart was sorry or glad ; whether [he]131-john barton lived or died,--whether [he]131-john barton was bound for heaven or hell . It seemed hard to [him]131-john barton that a heap of gold should part [him]131-john barton and [[his]131-john barton brother]7778-his brother so far asunder . For [he]131-john barton was [a loving man]4625-a loving man before [he]131-john barton grew mad with seeing such as [he]131-john barton was slighted , as if [Christ]325-christ [Himself]131-john barton had not been poor . At one time , [I]0-i 've heard [him]131-john barton say , [he]131-john barton felt kindly towards [every man]2687-every man , rich or poor , because [he]131-john barton thought [they]2687-every man were [all men alike]4627-all men alike . But latterly [he]131-john barton grew aggravated with the sorrows and suffering that [he]131-john barton saw , and which [he]131-john barton thought [the masters]489-the masters might help if [they]489-the masters would . " "[131-john barton] That 's the notion [you]4629-you 've all of [you]4629-you got , " said [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson . "[4629-you] Now , how in [the world]1479-the world can [we]4631-we help it ? [We]4631-we can not regulate the demand for labour . [No man]1243-no man or set of [men]1197-men can do it . It depends on events which [God]224-god alone can control . When there is no market for [our]4631-we goods , [we]4631-we suffer just as much as [you]4634-you can do . " "[4634-you] Not as much , [I]0-i 'm sure , [sir]5232-sir ; though [I]0-i 'm not given to Political Economy , [I]0-i know that much . [I]0-i 'm wanting in learning , [I]0-i 'm aware ; but [I]0-i can use [my]0-i eyes . [I]0-i never see [the masters]489-the masters getting thin and haggard for want of food ; [I]0-i hardly ever see [them]489-the masters making much change in [their]489-the masters way of living , though [I]0-i do n't doubt [they]489-the masters 've got to do it in bad times . But it 's in things for show [they]489-the masters cut short ; while for such as [me]0-i , it 's in things for life [we]4631-we 've to stint . For sure , [sir]5232-sir , [you]4634-you 'll own it 's come to a hard pass when [a man]4855-a man would give aught in [the world]1479-the world for work to keep [[his]4855-a man children]1273-his children from starving , and ca n't get a bit , if [he]4855-a man 's ever so willing to labour . [I]0-i 'm not up to talking as [John Barton]131-john barton would have done , but that 's clear to [me]0-i at any rate . " "[0-i] [[My]0-i good man]2532-my good man , just listen to [me]0-i . [Two men]1144-two men live in solitude ; [one]518-one produces loaves of bread , the other coats,--or what [you]4634-you will . Now , would it not be hard if [the bread - producer]4644-the bread - producer were forced to give bread for the coats , whether [he]4644-the bread - producer wanted them or not , in order to furnish employment to the other ? That is the simple form of the case ; [you]4634-you 've only to multiply the numbers . There will come times of great changes in the occupation of [thousands]5454-thousands , when improvements in manufactures and machinery are made.--It 's all nonsense talking,--it must be so ! " [Job Legh]156-job pondered a few moments . "[5454-thousands] It 's true it was a sore time for [the hand - loom weavers]4646-the hand - loom weavers when power - looms came in : them new - fangled things make [a man]4855-a man 's life like a lottery ; and yet [I]0-i 'll never misdoubt that power - looms , and [railways]4648-railways , and all such - like inventions , are the gifts of [God]224-god . [I]0-i have lived long enough , too , to see that it is part of [His]224-god plan to send suffering to bring out a higher good ; but surely it 's also part of [His]224-god plan that as much of the burden of the suffering as can be , should be lightened by those whom it is [His]224-god pleasure to make happy , and content in [their]4649-their own circumstances . Of course it would take a deal more thought and wisdom than [me]0-i , or [any other man]4650-any other man has , to settle out of hand how this should be done . But [I]0-i 'm clear about this , when [God]224-god gives a blessing to be enjoyed , [He]224-god gives it with a duty to be done ; and the duty of the happy is to help the suffering to bear [their]4649-their woe . " "[224-god] Still , facts have proved and are daily proving how much better it is for [every man]2687-every man to be independent of help , and self - reliant , " said [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson , thoughtfully . "[4652-you] [You]4652-you can never work facts as [you]4652-you would fixed quantities , and say , given two facts , and the product is so and so . [God]224-god has given [men]1197-men feelings and passions which can not be worked into the problem , because they are for ever changing and uncertain . [God]224-god has also made [some weak]4654-some weak ; not in any one way , but in all . [One]518-one is weak in body , another in mind , another in steadiness of purpose , a fourth ca n't tell right from wrong , and so on ; or if [he]224-god can tell the right , [he]224-god wants strength to hold by it . Now to [my]0-i thinking , [them]4656-them that is strong in any of [God]224-god 's gifts is meant to help the weak,--be hanged to the facts ! [I]0-i ask [your]4657-you pardon , [sir]5232-sir ; [I]0-i ca n't rightly explain the meaning that is in [me]0-i . [I]0-i 'm like a tap as wo n't run , but keeps letting it out drop by drop , so that [you]4652-you 've no notion of the force of what 's within . " [Job]156-job looked and felt very sorrowful at the want of power in [his]156-job words , while the feeling within [him]156-job was so strong and clear . "[4657-you] What [you]4657-you say is very true , no doubt , " replied [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson ; "[4657-you] but how would [you]4657-you bring it to bear upon [the masters]489-the masters ' conduct,--on [my]0-i particular case ? " added [he]209-mr. carson , gravely . "[0-i] [I]0-i 'm not learned enough to argue . Thoughts come into [my]0-i head that [I]0-i 'm sure are as true as Gospel , though may be [they]4660-they do n't follow each other like the Q. E. D. of a Proposition . [The masters]489-the masters has it on [their]489-the masters own conscience,--you have it on [yours]4652-you , [sir]5232-sir , to answer for to [God]224-god whether [you]4652-you 've done , and are doing all in [your]4652-you power to lighten the evils that seem always to hang on the trades by which [you]4652-you make [your]4652-you fortunes . It 's no business of [mine]0-i , thank [God]224-god . [John Barton]131-john barton took the question in hand , and [his]131-john barton answer to it was NO ! Then [he]131-john barton grew bitter , and angry , and mad ; and in [his]131-john barton madness [he]131-john barton did a great sin , and wrought a great woe ; and repented [him]131-john barton with tears as of blood ; and will go through [his]131-john barton penance humbly and meekly in t'other place , [I]0-i 'll be bound . [I]0-i never seed such bitter repentance as [his]131-john barton that last night . " There was a silence of many minutes . [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson had covered [his]209-mr. carson face , and seemed utterly forgetful of [their]4663-you presence ; and yet [they]4663-you did not like to disturb [him]209-mr. carson by rising to leave [the room]616-the room . At last [he]0-i said , without meeting [their]4663-you sympathetic eyes , "[0-i] Thank [you]4663-you both for coming,--and for speaking candidly to [me]0-i . [I]0-i fear , [Legh]156-job , neither [you]4663-you nor [I]0-i have convinced [each other]436-each other , as to the power , or want of power , in [the masters]489-the masters to remedy the evils [the men]1152-the men complain of . " "[0-i] [I]0-i 'm loth to vex [you]4663-you , [sir]5232-sir , just now ; but it was not the want of power [I]0-i was talking on ; what [we]4668-we all feel sharpest is the want of inclination to try and help the evils which come like blights at times over [the manufacturing places]4669-the manufacturing places , while [we]4668-we see [the masters]489-the masters can stop work and not suffer . If [we]4668-we saw [the masters]489-the masters try for [our]4668-we sakes to find a remedy,--even if [they]489-the masters were long about it,--even if [they]489-the masters could find no help , and at the end of all could only say , ' [Poor fellows]1511-poor fellows , [our]4668-we hearts are sore for [ye]1511-poor fellows ; [we]4668-we 've done all [we]4668-we could , and ca n't find a cure,'--we'd bear up like [men]1197-men through bad times . [No one]1202-no one knows till [they]1202-no one 've tried , what power of bearing lies in [them]1202-no one , if once [they]1202-no one believe that [men]1197-men are caring for [their]1197-men sorrows and will help if [they]1197-men can . If [fellow - creatures]4676-fellow - creatures can give nought but tears and brave words , [we]4668-we take [our]4668-we trials straight from [God]224-god , and [we]4668-we know enough of [His]224-god love to put [ourselves]4668-we blind into [His]224-god hands . [You]4677-you say [our]4668-we talk has done no good . [I]0-i say it has . [I]0-i see the view [you]4677-you take of things from the place where [you]4677-you stand . [I]0-i can remember that , when the time comes for judging [you]4677-you ; [I]0-i sha'n't think any longer , does [he]224-god act right on [my]0-i views of a thing , but does [he]224-god act right on [his]224-god own . It has done [me]0-i good in that way . [I]0-i 'm [an old man]1627-an old man , and may never see [you]4677-you again ; but [I]0-i 'll pray for [you]4677-you , and think on [you]4677-you and [your]4677-you trials , both of [your]4677-you great wealth , and of [[your]4677-you son]2919-your son 's cruel death , many and many a day to come ; and [I]0-i 'll ask [God]224-god to bless both to [you]4677-you now and for evermore . Amen . Farewell ! " [Jem]154-jem had maintained a manly and dignified reserve ever since [he]154-jem had made [his]154-jem open statement of all [he]154-jem knew . Now both [the men]1152-the men rose and bowed low , looking at [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson with the deep human interest [they]1152-the men could not fail to take in [one who had endured and forgiven a deep injury]7944-one who had endured and forgiven a deep injury ; and who struggled hard , as it was evident [he]7944-one who had endured and forgiven a deep injury did , to bear up like [a man under [his]7944-one who had endured and forgiven a deep injury affliction]7945-a man under his affliction . [He]154-jem bowed low in return to [them]1152-the men . Then [he]154-jem suddenly came forward and shook [them]1152-the men by the hand ; and thus , without a word more , [they]1152-the men parted . There are stages in the contemplation and endurance of great sorrow , which endow [men]1197-men with the same earnestness and clearness of thought that in some of old took the form of Prophecy . To [those who have large capability of loving and suffering , united with great power of firm endurance]7947-those who have large capability of loving and suffering , united with great power of firm endurance , there comes a time in [their]7947-those who have large capability of loving and suffering , united with great power of firm endurance woe , when [they]7947-those who have large capability of loving and suffering , united with great power of firm endurance are lifted out of the contemplation of [their]7947-those who have large capability of loving and suffering , united with great power of firm endurance individual case into a searching inquiry into the nature of [their]7947-those who have large capability of loving and suffering , united with great power of firm endurance calamity , and the remedy ( if remedy there be ) which may prevent its recurrence to [others]737-others as well as to [themselves]7947-those who have large capability of loving and suffering , united with great power of firm endurance . Hence the beautiful , noble efforts which are from time to time brought to light , as being continuously made by [those who have once hung on the cross of agony]7949-those who have once hung on the cross of agony , in order that [others]737-others may not suffer as [they]7947-those who have large capability of loving and suffering , united with great power of firm endurance have done ; one of the grandest ends which sorrow can accomplish ; [the sufferer]7951-the sufferer wrestling with [God]224-god 's messenger until a blessing is left behind , not for one alone but for generations . It took time before the stern nature of [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson was compelled to the recognition of this secret of comfort , and that same sternness prevented [his]209-mr. carson reaping any benefit in public estimation from the actions [he]209-mr. carson performed ; for the character is more easily changed than the habits and manners originally formed by that character , and to [his]209-mr. carson dying day [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson was considered hard and cold by those who only casually saw [him]209-mr. carson , or superficially knew [him]209-mr. carson . But [those who were admitted into]7952-those who were admitted into [his]209-mr. carson confidence were aware , that the wish which lay nearest to [his]209-mr. carson heart was that [none]7100-none might suffer from the cause from which [he]209-mr. carson had suffered ; that a perfect understanding , and complete confidence and love , might exist between [masters]6156-masters and [men]1197-men ; that the truth might be recognised that the interests of one were the interests of all , and as such , required the consideration and deliberation of all ; that hence it was most desirable to have [educated workers]7956-educated workers , capable of judging , not [mere machines of [ignorant men]7958-ignorant men]7957-mere machines of ignorant men ; and to have [them]7956-educated workers bound to [[their]7956-educated workers employers]5430-their employers by the ties of respect and affection , not by mere money bargains alone ; in short , to acknowledge the Spirit of [Christ]325-christ as the regulating law between [both parties]7960-both parties . Many of the improvements now in practice in the system of employment in [Manchester]1-manchester , owe [their]7956-educated workers origin to short , earnest sentences spoken by [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson . Many and many yet to be carried into execution , take [their]7956-educated workers birth from that stern , thoughtful mind , which submitted to be taught by suffering . CHAPTER XXXVIII . CONCLUSION . "[224-god] Touch [us]4680-they gently , gentle Time ! [We]4680-they 've not proud nor soaring wings , [Our]4680-they ambition , [our]4680-they content , Lies in simple things ; [Humble voyagers]4681-humble voyagers are [we]4680-they O'er life 's [dim unsounded sea]4682-dim unsounded sea ; Touch [us]4680-they gently , gentle Time ! " [BARRY CORNWALL]419-barry cornwall . Not many days after [John Barton]131-john barton 's funeral was over , all was arranged respecting [Jem]154-jem 's appointment at [Toronto]124-toronto ; and the time was fixed for [his]154-jem sailing . It was to take place almost immediately : yet much remained to be done ; many domestic preparations were to be made ; and one great obstacle , anticipated by both [Jem]154-jem and [Mary]145-mary , to be removed . This was the opposition [they]4680-they expected from [Mrs. Wilson]134-mrs. wilson , to whom the plan had never yet been named . [They]4680-they were most anxious that [[their]4680-they home]7961-their home should continue ever to be [hers]134-mrs. wilson , yet [they]4680-they feared that [her]134-mrs. wilson dislike to [a new country]7962-a new country might be an insuperable objection to this . At last [Jem]154-jem took advantage of an evening of unusual placidity , as [he]154-jem sat alone with [[his]154-jem mother]787-his mother just before going to bed , to broach the subject ; and to [his]154-jem surprise [she]134-mrs. wilson acceded willingly to [his]154-jem proposition of [her]134-mrs. wilson accompanying [himself]154-jem and [[his]154-jem wife]525-his wife . "[4680-they] To be sure ' [Merica]125-merica is a long way to flit to ; beyond [London]28-london a good bit [I]0-i reckon ; and quite in foreign parts ; but [I]0-i 've never had no opinion of [England]46-england , ever since [they]46-england could be such fools as take up [a quiet chap like [thee]4684-thee]4683-a quiet chap like thee , and clap [thee]4684-thee in [prison]2099-prison . Where [you]4684-thee go , [I]0-i 'll go . Perhaps in [them Indian countries]4686-them indian countries [they]46-england 'll know [a well - behaved lad]4687-a well - behaved lad when [they]46-england see [him]4687-a well - behaved lad ; [ne'er]5953-ne'er speak a word more , [lad]1512-lad , [I]0-i 'll go . " [Their]7965-they path became daily more smooth and easy ; the present was clear and practicable , the future was hopeful ; [they]7965-they had leisure of mind enough to turn to the past . "[154-jem] [Jem]154-jem ! " said [Mary]145-mary to [him]154-jem , one evening as [they]7965-they sat in the twilight , talking together in low happy voices till [Margaret]157-margaret should come to keep [Mary]145-mary company through the night , "[154-jem] [Jem]154-jem ! [you]154-jem 've never yet told [me]0-i how [you]154-jem came to know about [my]0-i naughty ways with poor young [Mr. Carson]209-mr. carson . " [She]145-mary blushed for shame at the remembrance of [her]145-mary folly , and hid [her]145-mary head on [his]154-jem shoulder while [he]154-jem made answer . "[209-mr. carson] [Darling]5820-darling , [I]0-i 'm almost loth to tell [you]5820-darling ; [[your]5820-darling aunt]4691-your aunt [Esther]132-esther told [me]0-i . " "[132-esther] Ah , [I]0-i remember ! but how did [she]132-esther know ? [I]0-i was so put about that night [I]0-i did not think of asking [her]132-esther . Where did [you]154-jem see [her]132-esther ? [I]0-i 've forgotten where [she]132-esther lives . " [Mary]145-mary said all this in so open and innocent a manner , that [Jem]154-jem felt sure [she]145-mary knew not the truth respecting [Esther]132-esther , and [he]154-jem half hesitated to tell [her]145-mary . At length [he]154-jem replied , "[0-i] Where did [you]154-jem see [Esther]132-esther lately ? When ? Tell [me]0-i , love , for [you]154-jem 've never named it before , and [I]0-i ca n't make it out . " "[0-i] Oh ! it was that horrible night which is like a dream . " And [she]145-mary told [him]154-jem of [Esther]132-esther 's midnight visit , concluding with , "[0-i] [We]4692-we must go and see [her]132-esther before [we]4692-we leave , though [I]0-i do n't rightly know where to find [her]132-esther . " "[0-i] [Dearest Mary,--]420-dearest mary,-- " "[154-jem] What , [Jem]154-jem ? " exclaimed [she]145-mary , alarmed by [his]154-jem hesitation . "[154-jem] [[Your]154-jem poor aunt]4693-your poor aunt [Esther]132-esther has no home:--she 's one of [them]4694-them miserable creatures that walk [the streets]772-the streets . " And [he]154-jem in [his]154-jem turn told of [his]154-jem encounter with [Esther]132-esther , with so many details that [Mary]145-mary was forced to be convinced , although [her]145-mary heart rebelled against the belief . "[154-jem] [Jem]154-jem , [lad]1512-lad ! " said [she]145-mary , vehemently , "[154-jem] [we]4697-we must find [her]132-esther out,--we must hunt [her]132-esther up ! " [She]145-mary rose as if [she]145-mary was going on the search [there]873-there and then . "[154-jem] What could [we]4697-we do , [darling]5820-darling ? " asked [he]154-jem , fondly restraining [her]145-mary . "[4697-we] Do ! Why ! what could [we]4697-we _ not _ do , if [we]4697-we could but find [her]132-esther ? [She]132-esther 's none so happy in [her]132-esther ways , think [ye]4699-ye , but what [she]132-esther 'd turn from [them]4700-them , if [any one]504-any one would lend [her]132-esther a helping hand . Do n't hold [me]0-i , [Jem]154-jem ; this is just the time for such as [her]132-esther to be out , and who knows but what [I]0-i might find [her]132-esther close at hand . " "[0-i] Stay , [Mary]145-mary , for a minute ; [I]0-i 'll go out now and search for [her]132-esther if [you]145-mary wish , though it 's but a wild chase . [You]145-mary must not go . It would be better to ask [the police]6234-the police to - morrow . But if [I]0-i should find [her]132-esther , how can [I]0-i make [her]132-esther come with [me]0-i ? Once before [she]132-esther refused , and said [she]132-esther could not break off [her]132-esther drinking ways , come what might ? " "[132-esther] [You]145-mary never will persuade [her]132-esther if [you]145-mary fear and doubt , " said [Mary]145-mary , in tears . "[145-mary] Hope [yourself]145-mary , and trust to the good that must be in [her]132-esther . Speak to [that,--she]421-that,--she has it in [her]132-esther yet,--oh , bring [her]132-esther [home]4755-home , and [we]4704-we will love [her]132-esther so , [we]4704-we 'll make [her]132-esther good . " "[4704-we] Yes ! " said [Jem]154-jem , catching [Mary]145-mary 's sanguine spirit ; "[4704-we] [she]132-esther shall go to [America]72-america with [us]4704-we ; and [we]4704-we 'll help [her]132-esther to get rid of [her]132-esther sins . [I]0-i 'll go now , [[my]0-i precious darling]4705-my precious darling , and if [I]0-i ca n't find [her]132-esther , it 's but trying [the police]6234-the police to - morrow . Take care of [your]4705-my precious darling own sweet self , [Mary]145-mary , " said [he]0-i , fondly kissing [her]145-mary before [he]0-i went out . It was not to be . [Jem]154-jem wandered far and wide that night , but never met [Esther]132-esther . The next day [he]154-jem applied to [the police]6234-the police ; and at last [they]6234-the police recognised under [his]154-jem description of [her]132-esther , [a woman known to [them]6234-the police under the name of the "[4705-my precious darling] Butterfly]7968-a woman known to them under the name of the " butterfly , " from the gaiety of [her]132-esther dress a year or two ago . By [their]6234-the police help [he]154-jem traced out [one of [[her]132-esther haunts]7970-her haunts]7969-one of her haunts , [a low lodging - house behind [Peter Street]126-peter street]7971-a low lodging - house behind peter street . [He]154-jem and [[his]154-jem companion]690-his companion , [a kind - hearted policeman]7973-a kind - hearted policeman , were admitted , suspiciously enough , by [the landlady]5603-the landlady , who ushered [them]6234-the police into a large garret where [twenty or thirty people of all ages and both sexes]7975-twenty or thirty people of all ages and both sexes lay and dozed away the day , choosing the evening and night for [their]7975-twenty or thirty people of all ages and both sexes trades of beggary , thieving , or prostitution . "[4705-my precious darling] [I]0-i know [the Butterfly]4707-the butterfly was [here]5235-here , " said [she]5603-the landlady , looking round . "[4707-the butterfly] [She]4707-the butterfly came in , the night before last , and said [she]4707-the butterfly had not a penny to get a place for shelter ; and that if [she]4707-the butterfly was far away in [the country]422-the country [she]4707-the butterfly could steal aside and die in a copse , or a clough , like the wild animals ; but here [the police]6234-the police would let [no one]1202-no one alone in [the streets]772-the streets , and [she]4707-the butterfly wanted a spot to die in , in peace . It 's a queer sort of peace [we]4713-we have [here]5235-here , but that night [the room]616-the room was uncommon empty , and [I]0-i 'm not [a hard - hearted woman]4716-a hard - hearted woman ( [I]0-i wish [I]0-i were , [I]0-i could ha ' made a good thing out of it afore this if [I]0-i were harder ) , so [I]0-i sent [her]4707-the butterfly up,--but [she]4707-the butterfly 's not here now , [I]0-i think . " "[0-i] Was [she]4707-the butterfly very bad ? " asked [Jem]154-jem . "[0-i] Ay ! nought but skin and bone , with a cough to tear [her]4707-the butterfly in two . " [They]6234-the police made some inquiries , and found that in the restlessness of approaching death , [she]4707-the butterfly had longed to be once more in the open air , and had gone forth,--where , [no one]1202-no one seemed to be able to tell . Leaving many messages for [her]4707-the butterfly , and directions that [he]154-jem was to be sent for if either [the policeman]2480-the policeman or [the landlady]5603-the landlady obtained any clue to [her]4707-the butterfly where - abouts , [Jem]154-jem bent [his]154-jem steps towards [[Mary]145-mary 's house]7979-mary 's house ; for [he]154-jem had not seen [her]4707-the butterfly all that long day of search . [He]154-jem told [her]4707-the butterfly of [his]154-jem proceedings and want of success ; and [both]876-both were saddened at the recital , and sat silent for some time . After a while [they]6234-the police began talking over [their]6234-the police plans . In a day or two , [Mary]145-mary was to give up [house]686-house , and go and live for a week or so with [Job Legh]156-job , until the time of [her]145-mary marriage , which would take place immediately before sailing ; [they]6234-the police talked [themselves]6234-the police back into silence and delicious reverie . [Mary]145-mary sat by [Jem]154-jem , [his]154-jem arm round [her]145-mary waist , [her]145-mary head on [his]154-jem shoulder ; and thought over the scenes which had passed in [that home]3085-that home [she]145-mary was so soon to leave for ever . Suddenly [she]4707-the butterfly felt [Jem]154-jem start , and started too without knowing why ; [she]4707-the butterfly tried to see [his]154-jem countenance , but the shades of evening had deepened so much [she]4707-the butterfly could read no expression there . It was turned to the window ; [she]4707-the butterfly looked and saw a white face pressed against the panes on the outside , gazing intently into [the dusky chamber]7983-the dusky chamber . While [they]6234-the police watched , as if fascinated by the appearance , and unable to think or stir , a film came over the bright , feverish , glittering eyes outside , and the form sank down to the ground without a struggle of instinctive resistance . "[0-i] It is [Esther]132-esther ! " exclaimed [they]6234-the police , both at once . [They]6234-the police rushed outside ; and , fallen into what appeared simply a heap of white or light - coloured clothes , fainting or dead , lay [the poor crushed Butterfly]7984-the poor crushed butterfly -- [the once innocent Esther]7985-the once innocent esther . [She]132-esther had come ( as a wounded deer drags its heavy limbs once more to the green coolness of the lair in which it was born , [there to die]7986-there to die ) to see the place familiar to [her]132-esther innocence , yet once again before [her]132-esther death . Whether [she]132-esther was indeed alive or dead , [they]6234-the police knew not now . [Job]156-job came in with [Margaret]157-margaret , for it was bed - time . [He]156-job said [Esther]132-esther 's pulse beat a little yet . [They]6234-the police carried [her]132-esther [upstairs]5348-upstairs and laid [her]132-esther on [Mary]145-mary 's bed , not daring to undress [her]132-esther , lest any motion should frighten the trembling life away ; but it was all in vain . Towards midnight , [she]132-esther opened wide [her]132-esther eyes and looked around on [the once familiar room]7988-the once familiar room ; [Job Legh]156-job knelt by the bed praying aloud and fervently for [her]132-esther , but [he]156-job stopped as [he]156-job saw [her]132-esther roused look . [She]132-esther sat up in bed with a sudden convulsive motion . "[132-esther] Has it been a dream then ? " asked [she]132-esther wildly . Then with a habit , which came like instinct even in that awful dying hour , [her]132-esther hand sought for a locket which hung concealed in [her]132-esther bosom , and , finding that , [she]132-esther knew all was true which had befallen [her]132-esther since last [she]132-esther lay [an innocent girl]7989-an innocent girl on that bed . [She]132-esther fell back , and spoke word never more . [She]132-esther held the locket containing [[her]132-esther child]1391-her child 's hair still in [her]132-esther hand , and once or twice [she]132-esther kissed it with a long soft kiss . [She]132-esther cried feebly and sadly as long as [she]132-esther had any strength to cry , and then [she]132-esther died . [They]7991-they laid [her]132-esther in one grave with [John Barton]131-john barton . And there [they]7991-they lie without name , or initial , or date . Only this verse is inscribed upon the stone which covers the remains of [these two wanderers]7992-these two wanderers . Psalm ciii . v. 9.--"For[4717-he] [He]4717-he will not always chide , neither will [He]4717-he keep [His]4717-he anger for ever . " [I]4717-he see [a long , low , wooden house]7993-a long , low , wooden house , with [room enough and to spare]7994-room enough and to spare . The old primeval trees are felled and gone for many a mile around ; one alone remains to overshadow the gable - end of [the cottage]4936-the cottage . There is [a garden]7996-a garden around [the dwelling]7997-the dwelling , and far beyond that stretches [an orchard]7998-an orchard . The glory of an Indian summer is over all , making the heart leap at the sight of [its]7993-a long , low , wooden house gorgeous beauty . At the door of [the house]803-the house , looking towards [the town]1111-the town , stands [Mary]145-mary , watching for the return of [[her]145-mary husband]587-her husband from [his]587-her husband daily work ; and while [she]145-mary watches , [she]145-mary listens , smiling ; "[4717-he] Clap hands , [daddy]4718-daddy comes , With [his]4718-daddy pocket full of plums , And a cake for [Johnnie]263-johnnie . " Then comes a crow of delight from [Johnnie]263-johnnie . Then [[his]263-johnnie grandmother]8002-his grandmother carries [him]263-johnnie to the door , and glories in seeing [him]263-johnnie resist [[his]263-johnnie mother]787-his mother 's blandishments to cling to [her]787-his mother . "[4718-daddy] English letters ! ' Twas that made [me]0-i so late ! " "[154-jem] Oh , [Jem]154-jem , [Jem]154-jem ! do n't hold them so tight ! What do [they]4719-they say ? " "[4719-they] Why , some good news . Come , give a guess what it is . " "[0-i] Oh , tell [me]0-i ! [I]0-i can not guess , " said [Mary]145-mary . "[0-i] Then [you]0-i give it up , do [you]0-i ? What do [you]0-i say , [mother]4845-mother ? " [Jane Wilson]130-jane wilson thought a moment . "[0-i] [Will]130-jane wilson and [Margaret]157-margaret are married ? " asked [she]130-jane wilson . "[0-i] Not exactly,--but very near . [The old woman]937-the old woman has twice the spirit of [the young one]4722-the young one . Come , [Mary]145-mary , give a guess ! " [He]263-johnnie covered [[his]263-johnnie little boy]8004-his little boy 's eyes with [his]263-johnnie hands for an instant , significantly , till [the baby]4734-the baby pushed them down , saying in [his]4734-the baby imperfect way , "[145-mary] Tan't see . " "[145-mary] There now ! [Johnnie]263-johnnie can see . Do [you]145-mary guess , [Mary]145-mary ? " "[145-mary] [They]4723-they 've done something to [Margaret]157-margaret to give [her]157-margaret back [her]157-margaret sight ! " exclaimed [she]145-mary . "[4723-they] [They]4723-they have . [She]157-margaret has been couched , and can see as well as ever . [She]157-margaret and [Will]130-jane wilson are to be married on the twenty - fifth of this month , and [he]4724-he 's bringing [her]157-margaret out here next voyage ; and [Job Legh]156-job talks of coming too,--not to see [you]145-mary , [Mary,--nor]4725-mary,--nor [you]145-mary , mother,--nor [you]145-mary , [[my]0-i little hero]4726-my little hero " ( kissing [him]4724-he ) , "[130-jane wilson] but to try and pick up a few specimens of Canadian insects , [Will]130-jane wilson says . All the compliment is to the earwigs , [you]145-mary see , [mother]4845-mother ! " "[4845-mother] [Dear Job Legh]156-job ! " said [Mary]145-mary , softly and seriously . * * *